Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Stoney Ridge, Austin

F

204th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 4 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Stoney Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 204th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy3.5 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe2.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym2.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.3 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
3,520
Median rent
$1,720
Median home value
$274,000
Household income
$85,100
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in Stoney Ridge

Stoney Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 24% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 204th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Stoney Ridge

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Stoney Ridge

  • Higher poverty. 19% 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.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 29 minutes, against 24 for Austin as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Stoney Ridge report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,720, homes cost 3.2x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $85,100, 7.3% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 22% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    31% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Stoney Ridge compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%49 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x46% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%6 points higher than Austin (94%)

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: 25%34 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 31%16 points higher than Austin (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CPopham ElementaryElementary, Del Valle ISD1.5 mi
  • DDel Valle MiddleMiddle, Del Valle ISD2.8 mi
  • CDel Valle High SchoolHigh, Del Valle ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in Stoney Ridge

Median rent in Stoney Ridge is $1,720 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $274,000, 51% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,869 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Austin$1,720$1,729$1,403
Median home value51% lower than Austin$274,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income46% lower than Austin3.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points higher than Austin100%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them49 points higher than Austin92%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199219941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,869
Mortgage payment
$1,500
Property tax
$370
Median rent, for comparison
$1,720

Based on a $274,000 home in Stoney Ridge, 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 income9% lower than Austin$85,100$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Austin7.3%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Austin19%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher34 points lower than Austin25%60%34%
Average commute22% higher than Austin29 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Austin22%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Stoney Ridge

Under 1815%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6451%
65 and over6.8%
Race and ethnicity
White7.3%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black1.8%
Asian2.0%
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. FCasa LomaMidland
  2. FHobbyHouston
  3. FNortheast TerrellTerrell

Questions about Stoney Ridge

Is Stoney Ridge a good place to live?

Stoney Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 204th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Stoney Ridge?

Median rent in Stoney Ridge is $1,720 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $274,000, 51% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Stoney Ridge?

The closest rated public schools are Popham Elementary (elementary, rated C), Del Valle Middle (middle, rated D) and Del Valle 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 Stoney Ridge 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.