Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Southeast Austin, Austin

D-

192nd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Southeast Austin is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 192nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.9 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
11,280
Median rent
$1,590
Median home value
$373,000
Household income
$70,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
54%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Austin

Southeast Austin is a neighborhood in Austin with about 11,300 residents, homes built around 1998, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Austin is D-. That puts it 192nd of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Austin

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Austin

  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Southeast Austin report card

Each grade compares Southeast Austin 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 $1,590, homes cost 5.3x income.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $70,100, 13% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    18 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 16% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    31% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Austin compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 54%11 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Average commute: 20 min16% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Home value to income: 5.3x10% lower than Austin (5.9x)

Worse than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 29%31 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%16 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 31%16 points higher than Austin (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DRodriguez ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • BMendez MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.8 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Austin

Median rent in Southeast Austin is $1,590 a month, 8% 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 $373,000, 33% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,384 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent8% lower than Austin$1,590$1,729$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Austin$373,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Austin5.3x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Austin64%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Austin54%43%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Austin7.1%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199819941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,384
Mortgage payment
$2,042
Property tax
$342
Median rent, for comparison
$1,590

Based on a $373,000 home in Southeast Austin, 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 income25% lower than Austin$70,100$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Austin13%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Austin17%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points lower than Austin29%60%34%
Average commute16% lower than Austin20 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points lower than Austin16%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Austin8.8%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Austin84%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 windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Austin

Under 1822%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6443%
65 and over8.9%
Race and ethnicity
White24%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Black6.5%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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. D-Northeast ShermanSherman
  2. D-YorkwoodHouston
  3. FBlackshear StadiumOdessa

Questions about Southeast Austin

Is Southeast Austin a good place to live?

Southeast Austin is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 192nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Austin?

Renters in Southeast Austin pay a median of $1,590 a month, 8% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $373,000, 33% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.3x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Southeast Austin?

The closest rated public schools are Rodriguez Elementary (elementary, rated D), Mendez Middle (middle, rated B) and Travis Early College High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Southeast Austin 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.