Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in St. Edwards, Austin

B

99th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

St. Edwards is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 99th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (9 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
2,480
Median rent
$1,540
Median home value
No data
Household income
$98,300
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
1.7%
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What it's like to live in St. Edwards

St. Edwards is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly rented (98% of homes) and 10% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 99th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in St. Edwards

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,540, 11% lower than the Austin median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in St. Edwards

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

St. Edwards report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,540.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $98,300, 1.8% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    9 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 18 min, 36% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    1.7% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

St. Edwards compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%19 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 16%11 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Average commute: 18 min24% lower than Austin (24 min)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 1.7%42 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%12 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%10 points lower than Austin (94%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FDawson ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.7 mi
  • CLively MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.4 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1 mi

Cost of living in St. Edwards

Median rent in St. Edwards is $1,540 a month, 11% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent11% lower than Austin$1,540$1,729$1,403
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Austin28%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them42 points lower than Austin1.7%43%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Austin2.5%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199319941992

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income5% higher than Austin$98,300$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin1.8%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Austin6.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Austin48%60%34%
Average commute24% lower than Austin18 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Austin36%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit11 points higher than Austin16%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Austin83%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in St. Edwards

Under 189.1%
18 to 3457%
35 to 6430%
65 and over3.9%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black3.1%
Asian2.3%
Other or more than one race7.0%

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+North TownMidland
  2. B-Highland ParkOdessa
  3. B+Oxford HeightsMidland

Questions about St. Edwards

Is St. Edwards a good place to live?

St. Edwards is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 99th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in St. Edwards?

Median rent in St. Edwards is $1,540 a month, 11% lower than the Austin median.

What schools serve St. Edwards?

The closest rated public schools are Dawson Elementary (elementary, rated F), Lively Middle (middle, rated C) 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 2 Census block groups closest to the St. Edwards 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.