Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Seaholm, Austin

A+

15th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Seaholm is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
5,270
Median rent
$2,780
Median home value
$1,085,000
Household income
$159,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
37%
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What it's like to live in Seaholm

Seaholm is a neighborhood in Austin with about 5,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), a mix of owners and renters and 1% of households with children.

Our grade for Seaholm is A+. That puts it 15th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Seaholm

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $159,400, 70% higher than the Austin median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 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 Seaholm

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,780, 61% higher than the Austin median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Seaholm report card

Each grade compares Seaholm 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 $2,780, homes cost 6.8x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $159,400, 3.1% unemployed.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    74 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 23 min, 43% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    88% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.0% of adults uninsured.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    37% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Seaholm compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 88%29 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Median household income: $159,40070% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%21 points lower than Austin (48%)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $2,78061% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 37%7 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 6.8x15% higher than Austin (5.9x)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMathews ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.8 mi
  • CLively MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.7 mi
  • BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Seaholm

Median rent in Seaholm is $2,780 a month, 61% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $111,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,085,000, 95% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,772 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent61% higher than Austin$2,780$1,729$1,403
Median home value95% higher than Austin$1,085,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income15% higher than Austin6.8x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Austin27%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Austin37%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Austin3.4%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin201219941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,772
Mortgage payment
$5,939
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,780

Based on a $1,085,000 home in Seaholm, 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 income70% higher than Austin$159,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin3.1%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Austin3.6%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points higher than Austin88%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than Austin43%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points higher than Austin15%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Seaholm

Under 180.7%
18 to 3447%
35 to 6441%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black1.6%
Asian6.1%
Other or more than one race5.6%

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+Royden OaksHouston
  2. ALinkwoodHouston
  3. AMemorial WayHouston

Questions about Seaholm

Is Seaholm a good place to live?

Seaholm is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th 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 Seaholm?

Renters in Seaholm pay a median of $2,780 a month, 61% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,085,000, 95% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 6.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Seaholm?

The closest rated public schools are Mathews Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lively Middle (middle, rated C) and Austin High School (high, rated B). 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 Seaholm 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.