Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Stonelake, Austin

A

36th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Stonelake is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,460
Median rent
$1,810
Median home value
$655,000
Household income
$126,400
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Stonelake

Stonelake is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 36th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Stonelake

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $126,400, 35% higher than the Austin median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Stonelake

  • 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.

Stonelake report card

Each grade compares Stonelake 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 $1,810, homes cost 5.2x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $126,400, 2.1% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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 B

    Average commute 15 min, 51% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    87% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.8% of adults uninsured.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Stonelake compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 87%27 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%26 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 30%18 points lower than Austin (48%)

Worse than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
  • Median rent: $1,8105% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDavis ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.1 mi
  • FBurnet MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD2.7 mi
  • BAnderson High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Stonelake

Median rent in Stonelake is $1,810 a month, 5% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $655,000, 18% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,326 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent5% higher than Austin$1,810$1,729$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Austin$655,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Austin5.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Austin30%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Austin69%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198219941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,326
Mortgage payment
$3,585
Property tax
$740
Median rent, for comparison
$1,810

Based on a $655,000 home in Stonelake, 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 income35% higher than Austin$126,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin2.1%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Austin0.8%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points higher than Austin87%60%34%
Average commute37% lower than Austin15 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home21 points higher than Austin51%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
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Stonelake

Under 1822%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6444%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black0%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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. A-Suffolk PlaceMidland
  2. A-Fannin TerraceMidland
  3. A-Ma-Mar TerraceMidland

Questions about Stonelake

Is Stonelake a good place to live?

Stonelake is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Stonelake?

Median rent in Stonelake is $1,810 a month, 5% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $655,000, 18% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Stonelake?

The closest rated public schools are Davis Elementary (elementary, rated C), Burnet Middle (middle, rated F) and Anderson High School (high, rated B). 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 Stonelake 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.