Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Sunnydale, Austin

C+

127th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Sunnydale is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 127th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
2,020
Median rent
$1,740
Median home value
$1,165,000
Household income
$101,500
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
29%
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What it's like to live in Sunnydale

Sunnydale is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly rented (71% of homes) and 2% of households with children.

Our grade for Sunnydale is C+. That puts it 127th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Sunnydale

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Sunnydale

  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Sunnydale report card

Each grade compares Sunnydale 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 $1,740, homes cost 11.5x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $101,500, 13% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 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.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 28% work from home.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    29% of homes owner-occupied.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

Sunnydale compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%12 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.4%8 points lower than Austin (12%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 42%6 points lower than Austin (48%)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 11.5x94% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 29%15 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Unemployment rate: 13%8 points higher than Austin (4.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BTravis Hts ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.8 mi
  • FMartin MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.7 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Sunnydale

Median rent in Sunnydale is $1,740 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,165,000, 110% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $7,127 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Austin$1,740$1,729$1,403
Median home value110% higher than Austin$1,165,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income94% higher than Austin11.5x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Austin42%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Austin29%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin5.6%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$7,127
Mortgage payment
$6,377
Property tax
$750
Median rent, for comparison
$1,740

Based on a $1,165,000 home in Sunnydale, 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 income8% higher than Austin$101,500$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Austin13%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Austin4.4%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Austin71%60%34%
Average commute6% lower than Austin22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Austin28%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Austin9.9%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Austin92%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sunnydale

Under 183.8%
18 to 3445%
35 to 6444%
65 and over7.1%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black8.8%
Asian5.7%
Other or more than one race8.2%

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-Central AddisonAddison
  2. B-North Post Oak EstatesHouston
  3. CCharter OaksSan Antonio

Questions about Sunnydale

Is Sunnydale a good place to live?

Sunnydale is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 127th 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 Sunnydale?

Renters in Sunnydale pay a median of $1,740 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,165,000, 110% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 11.5x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Sunnydale?

The closest rated public schools are Travis Hts Elementary (elementary, rated B), Martin Middle (middle, rated F) 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Sunnydale 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.