Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Skyview, Austin

B+

66th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Skyview is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 66th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,880
Median rent
$1,450
Median home value
$597,000
Household income
$66,000
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
41%
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What it's like to live in Skyview

Skyview is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1967, a mix of owners and renters and 18% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 66th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Skyview

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,450, 16% lower than the Austin median.
  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Skyview

  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Skyview report card

Each grade compares Skyview 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 $1,450, homes cost 9.0x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $66,000, 12% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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, 40% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.9% of adults uninsured.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    41% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

Skyview compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 20%27 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 20%15 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.4%8 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 9.0x52% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median household income: $66,00030% lower than Austin ($93,658)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%9 points lower than Austin (60%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BReilly ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.1 mi
  • FWebb MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.9 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Skyview

Median rent in Skyview is $1,450 a month, 16% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $597,000, 8% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,052 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent16% lower than Austin$1,450$1,729$1,403
Median home value8% higher than Austin$597,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income52% higher than Austin9.0x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Austin20%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Austin41%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin196719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,052
Mortgage payment
$3,268
Property tax
$784
Median rent, for comparison
$1,450

Based on a $597,000 home in Skyview, 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 income30% lower than Austin$66,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Austin12%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Austin4.4%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Austin50%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Austin40%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit15 points higher than Austin20%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 windModerate

Who lives in Skyview

Under 1815%
18 to 3452%
35 to 6427%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black0.5%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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. B-Turnberry VillagePlano
  2. B-Central AddisonAddison
  3. BHighland TimbersHouston

Questions about Skyview

Is Skyview a good place to live?

Skyview is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 66th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Skyview?

Median rent in Skyview is $1,450 a month, 16% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $597,000, 8% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 9.0x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Skyview?

The closest rated public schools are Reilly Elementary (elementary, rated B), Webb Middle (middle, rated F) 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 1 Census block group closest to the Skyview 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.