Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in Robinson Ranch, Austin
73rd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
Robinson Ranch is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 73rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.
- Errands and things to do scores low (18 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.3 mi |
| Park | 1.2 mi |
| Cafe | 1.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 1.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,880
- Median rent
- $1,610
- Median home value
- $478,000
- Household income
- $124,900
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Homes owned
- 68%
What it's like to live in Robinson Ranch
Robinson Ranch is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,900 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 35% of households with children.
Our grade for Robinson Ranch is B+. That puts it 73rd of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.
Pros of living in Robinson Ranch
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $124,900, 33% higher than the Austin median.
Cons of living in Robinson Ranch
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.
Robinson Ranch report card
Each grade compares Robinson Ranch 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 $1,610, homes cost 3.8x income.
26 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $124,900, 1.5% unemployed.
92 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.
63 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
18 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 24 min, 31% work from home.
27 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
77% have a bachelor’s degree.
94 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
7.6% of adults uninsured.
85 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
68% of homes owner-occupied.
73 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
96% of homes have broadband.
66 of 100 vs TX areas
Robinson Ranch compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 68%24 points higher than Austin (43%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%18 points higher than Austin (60%)
- Home value to income: 3.8x35% lower than Austin (5.9x)
Worse than Austin
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 72%25 points higher than Austin (48%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BJollyville ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD1.4 mi
- CDeerpark MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.9 mi
- AMcNeil High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.1 mi
Cost of living in Robinson Ranch
Median rent in Robinson Ranch is $1,610 a month, 7% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $478,000, 14% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,273 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% lower than Austin | $1,610 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Median home value14% lower than Austin | $478,000 | $555,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income35% lower than Austin | 3.8x | 5.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points higher than Austin | 72% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Austin | 68% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin | 0% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 1997 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,616
- Property tax
- $657
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,610
Based on a $478,000 home in Robinson Ranch, 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
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income33% higher than Austin | $124,900 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin | 1.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line10 points lower than Austin | 1.6% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Austin | 77% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Austin | 24 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin | 31% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin | 0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin | 96% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesModerate
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Robinson Ranch
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Austin
- 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
- 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
- 3A+Appaloosa Run
- 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
- 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
- 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
- 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
- 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BSun CityGeorgetown
- A-Pebble CreekCollege Station
- BWoodfield PreserveGeorgetown
Questions about Robinson Ranch
Is Robinson Ranch a good place to live?
Robinson Ranch is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 73rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.
How much does it cost to live in Robinson Ranch?
Renters in Robinson Ranch pay a median of $1,610 a month, 7% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $478,000, 14% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.
What schools serve Robinson Ranch?
The closest rated public schools are Jollyville Elementary (elementary, rated B), Deerpark Middle (middle, rated C) and McNeil High School (high, rated A). 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 Robinson Ranch 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.