Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in St. Johns, Austin

D-

187th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 14 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

St. Johns is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 7,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 187th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (2 of 100)
  • Health scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
7,680
Median rent
$1,480
Median home value
$329,000
Household income
$68,900
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in St. Johns

St. Johns is a neighborhood in Austin with about 7,700 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 30% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 187th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in St. Johns

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,480, 14% lower than the Austin median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in St. Johns

  • Higher poverty. 21% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • 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 tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

St. Johns report card

Each grade compares St. Johns 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 $1,480, homes cost 4.8x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $68,900, 4.8% unemployed.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 62 of 100 on the state rating.

    2 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.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 26 min, 20% work from home.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    28% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

St. Johns compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 4.8x19% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median rent: $1,48014% lower than Austin ($1,729)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 8.4%3 points higher than Austin (5.3%)

Worse than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28%32 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 28%13 points higher than Austin (15%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%12 points lower than Austin (43%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FWooten ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • FWebb MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • CNortheast Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in St. Johns

Median rent in St. Johns is $1,480 a month, 14% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $329,000, 41% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,215 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent14% lower than Austin$1,480$1,729$1,403
Median home value41% lower than Austin$329,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Austin4.8x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Austin50%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Austin31%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin4.6%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,215
Mortgage payment
$1,801
Property tax
$414
Median rent, for comparison
$1,480

Based on a $329,000 home in St. Johns, 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 income26% lower than Austin$68,900$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.8%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Austin21%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points lower than Austin28%60%34%
Average commute12% higher than Austin26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Austin20%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Austin8.4%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Austin86%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in St. Johns

Under 1829%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6435%
65 and over6.5%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Black9.4%
Asian5.8%
Other or more than one race0.1%

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. DEastwoodHouston
  2. DWest San AntonioSan Antonio
  3. D+Monticello ParkSan Antonio

Questions about St. Johns

Is St. Johns a good place to live?

St. Johns is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 7,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 187th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

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

Median rent in St. Johns is $1,480 a month, 14% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $329,000, 41% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve St. Johns?

The closest rated public schools are Wooten Elementary (elementary, rated F), Webb Middle (middle, rated F) and Northeast 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 3 Census block groups closest to the St. Johns 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.