Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Scofield Farms, Austin

A-

59th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Scofield Farms is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (10 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
4,320
Median rent
$1,970
Median home value
$528,000
Household income
$141,000
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in Scofield Farms

Scofield Farms is a neighborhood in Austin with about 4,300 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Scofield Farms is A-. That puts it 59th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Scofield Farms

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $141,000, 51% higher than the Austin median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Scofield Farms

  • 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 tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Scofield Farms report card

Each grade compares Scofield Farms with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,970, homes cost 3.7x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $141,000, 1.4% unemployed.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 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 23 min, 39% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    63% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Scofield Farms compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $141,00051% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%19 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x37% lower than Austin (5.9x)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $1,97014% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

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

  • CParmer Lane ElementaryElementary, Pflugerville ISD0.6 mi
  • FWestview MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD0.5 mi
  • CJohn B Connally High SchoolHigh, Pflugerville ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Scofield Farms

Median rent in Scofield Farms is $1,970 a month, 14% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $528,000, 5% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,461 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent14% higher than Austin$1,970$1,729$1,403
Median home value5% lower than Austin$528,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income37% lower than Austin3.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Austin29%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Austin49%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,461
Mortgage payment
$2,890
Property tax
$571
Median rent, for comparison
$1,970

Based on a $528,000 home in Scofield Farms, 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 income51% higher than Austin$141,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin1.4%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Austin5.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Austin63%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Austin39%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Austin4.6%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Austin99%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Scofield Farms

Under 1813%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6447%
65 and over7.4%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black14%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race8.8%

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. ADreamland OaksSan Antonio
  2. B+Emerson HeightsMidland
  3. A-Fellowship AdditionOdessa

Questions about Scofield Farms

Is Scofield Farms a good place to live?

Scofield Farms is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th 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 Scofield Farms?

Renters in Scofield Farms pay a median of $1,970 a month, 14% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $528,000, 5% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Scofield Farms?

The closest rated public schools are Parmer Lane 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Scofield Farms 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.