Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Springwoods, Austin

B+

75th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Springwoods is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 75th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
5,120
Median rent
$1,510
Median home value
$430,000
Household income
$82,400
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
26%
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What it's like to live in Springwoods

Springwoods is a neighborhood in Austin with about 5,100 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly rented (74% of homes) and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Springwoods is B+. That puts it 75th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Springwoods

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,510, 13% lower 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Springwoods

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Springwoods report card

Each grade compares Springwoods 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 $1,510, homes cost 5.2x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $82,400, 3.2% unemployed.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 26% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    61% have a bachelor’s degree.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    26% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Springwoods compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%13 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • People below the poverty line: 5.6%6 points lower than Austin (12%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%6 points higher than Austin (94%)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 26%18 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
  • Median household income: $82,40012% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALive Oak ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.4 mi
  • CDeerpark MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD0.2 mi
  • AWestwood High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Springwoods

Median rent in Springwoods is $1,510 a month, 13% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $430,000, 23% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,898 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent13% lower than Austin$1,510$1,729$1,403
Median home value23% lower than Austin$430,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Austin5.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Austin35%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points lower than Austin26%43%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Austin1.7%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,898
Mortgage payment
$2,354
Property tax
$544
Median rent, for comparison
$1,510

Based on a $430,000 home in Springwoods, 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 income12% lower than Austin$82,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.2%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Austin5.6%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Austin61%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Austin26%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Springwoods

Under 1817%
18 to 3439%
35 to 6438%
65 and over6.1%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black10%
Asian5.9%
Other or more than one race3.2%

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+South Little ElmLittle Elm
  2. BIndian RidgeRound Rock
  3. B+Eagle RidgeRound Rock

Questions about Springwoods

Is Springwoods a good place to live?

Springwoods is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 75th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Springwoods?

Renters in Springwoods pay a median of $1,510 a month, 13% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $430,000, 23% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Springwoods?

The closest rated public schools are Live Oak Elementary (elementary, rated A), Deerpark Middle (middle, rated C) and Westwood High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Springwoods 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.