Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Southpark, Austin

F

200th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 5 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Southpark is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 200th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (6 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
1,100
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$338,000
Household income
$38,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
35%
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What it's like to live in Southpark

Southpark is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly rented (65% of homes) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Southpark is F. That puts it 200th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Southpark

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,460, 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Southpark

  • Higher poverty. 54% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Higher unemployment. 8.1% 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, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southpark report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $1,460, homes cost 8.7x income.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $38,700, 8.1% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 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.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 26 min, 35% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    38% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    35% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Southpark compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%6 points higher than Austin (94%)
  • Median rent: $1,46016% lower than Austin ($1,729)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%52 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%44 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • People below the poverty line: 54%42 points higher than Austin (12%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DRodriguez ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.5 mi
  • BMendez MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.3 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Southpark

Median rent in Southpark is $1,460 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 $338,000, 39% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,180 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent16% lower than Austin$1,460$1,729$1,403
Median home value39% lower than Austin$338,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income47% higher than Austin8.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points higher than Austin100%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Austin35%43%63%
Vacant homes12 points higher than Austin17%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199619941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,180
Mortgage payment
$1,850
Property tax
$330
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $338,000 home in Southpark, 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 income59% lower than Austin$38,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Austin8.1%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line42 points higher than Austin54%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher44 points lower than Austin16%60%34%
Average commute12% higher than Austin26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Austin35%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Austin3.2%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Austin100%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Southpark

Under 1828%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6437%
65 and over7.4%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Black21%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. FRiverhill SouthLaredo
  2. FThe HeightsSan Antonio
  3. C-Esmond EstatesOdessa

Questions about Southpark

Is Southpark a good place to live?

Southpark is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 200th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southpark?

Renters in Southpark pay a median of $1,460 a month, 16% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $338,000, 39% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 8.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Southpark?

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 1 Census block group closest to the Southpark 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.