Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Rosedale, Austin

A-

41st of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Rosedale is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (11 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
1,910
Median rent
$1,920
Median home value
$946,000
Household income
$128,500
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Rosedale

Rosedale is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,900 residents, older homes (median year built 1955), mostly owner-occupied (65%) and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Rosedale is A-. That puts it 41st of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Rosedale

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $128,500, 37% higher than the Austin median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Rosedale

  • Higher unemployment. 7.8% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Rosedale report card

Each grade compares Rosedale 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 $1,920, homes cost 7.4x income.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $128,500, 7.8% unemployed.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 A

    Average commute 17 min, 37% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    89% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.8% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

Rosedale compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 89%30 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%22 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Median household income: $128,50037% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 60%12 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Vacant homes: 15%10 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
  • Home value to income: 7.4x24% higher than Austin (5.9x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBryker Woods ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.2 mi
  • ALamar MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.2 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Rosedale

Median rent in Rosedale is $1,920 a month, 11% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $946,000, 70% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,012 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent11% higher than Austin$1,920$1,729$1,403
Median home value70% higher than Austin$946,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income24% higher than Austin7.4x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Austin60%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Austin65%43%63%
Vacant homes10 points higher than Austin15%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin195519941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,012
Mortgage payment
$5,178
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,920

Based on a $946,000 home in Rosedale, 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 income37% higher than Austin$128,500$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Austin7.8%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Austin6.6%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points higher than Austin89%60%34%
Average commute26% lower than Austin17 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Austin37%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Austin4.0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Austin95%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Rosedale

Under 1818%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6447%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White88%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black0.8%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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. A-Lancaster PlaceHouston
  2. AVermont CommonsHouston
  3. ASouthgateHouston

Questions about Rosedale

Is Rosedale a good place to live?

Rosedale is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Rosedale?

Renters in Rosedale pay a median of $1,920 a month, 11% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $946,000, 70% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Rosedale?

The closest rated public schools are Bryker Woods Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lamar Middle (middle, rated A) and McCallum High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Rosedale 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.