Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in River Oak Lake Estates, Austin

C-

154th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

River Oak Lake Estates is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 154th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,450
Median rent
$1,900
Median home value
$655,000
Household income
$103,800
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
28%
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What it's like to live in River Oak Lake Estates

River Oak Lake Estates is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly rented (72% of homes) and 18% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 154th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in River Oak Lake Estates

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in River Oak Lake Estates

  • Higher unemployment. 8.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

River Oak Lake Estates report card

Each grade compares River Oak Lake Estates with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,900, homes cost 6.3x income.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $103,800, 8.9% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 39% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    61% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    28% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

River Oak Lake Estates compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Average commute: 20 min15% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Median household income: $103,80011% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • People below the poverty line: 9.5%3 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 28%16 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Vacant homes: 11%6 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.8%4 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CRiver Oaks ElementaryElementary, Pflugerville ISD0 mi
  • FWestview MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD0.6 mi
  • CJohn B Connally High SchoolHigh, Pflugerville ISD1 mi

Cost of living in River Oak Lake Estates

Median rent in River Oak Lake Estates is $1,900 a month, 10% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $655,000, 18% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,419 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent10% higher than Austin$1,900$1,729$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Austin$655,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income6% higher than Austin6.3x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Austin52%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Austin28%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Austin11%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199419941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,419
Mortgage payment
$3,585
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,900

Based on a $655,000 home in River Oak Lake Estates, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income11% higher than Austin$103,800$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Austin8.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Austin9.5%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Austin61%60%34%
Average commute15% lower than Austin20 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Austin39%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin0.8%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Austin92%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in River Oak Lake Estates

Under 1813%
18 to 3444%
35 to 6430%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black3.2%
Asian18%
Other or more than one race4.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Austin

  1. 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
  2. 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
  3. 3A+Appaloosa Run
  4. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  5. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  6. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  7. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DRoyal Oaks Country ClubHouston
  2. CCobblestone CourtHouston
  3. B-Central AddisonAddison

Questions about River Oak Lake Estates

Is River Oak Lake Estates a good place to live?

River Oak Lake Estates is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 154th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in River Oak Lake Estates?

Median rent in River Oak Lake Estates is $1,900 a month, 10% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $655,000, 18% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 6.3x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve River Oak Lake Estates?

The closest rated public schools are River Oaks Elementary (elementary, rated C), Westview Middle (middle, rated F) and John B Connally High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the River Oak Lake Estates name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.