Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Sunridge Park, Austin

F

201st of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 5 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Sunridge Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 201st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
2,250
Median rent
$1,650
Median home value
$294,000
Household income
$56,400
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
14%
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What it's like to live in Sunridge Park

Sunridge Park is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly rented (87% of homes) and 19% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 201st of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Sunridge Park

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Sunridge Park

  • Higher unemployment. 8.3% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

Sunridge Park report card

Each grade compares Sunridge Park 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 $1,650, homes cost 5.2x income.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $56,400, 8.3% unemployed.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 26 min, 8.2% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    24% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    14% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

Sunridge Park compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 16%10 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Home value to income: 5.2x12% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median rent: $1,6505% lower than Austin ($1,729)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 78%30 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 14%30 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 30%29 points lower than Austin (60%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FLinder ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.8 mi
  • CLively MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD2.2 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Sunridge Park

Median rent in Sunridge Park is $1,650 a month, 5% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $294,000, 47% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,990 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent5% lower than Austin$1,650$1,729$1,403
Median home value47% lower than Austin$294,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Austin5.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points higher than Austin78%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points lower than Austin14%43%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Austin9.7%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,990
Mortgage payment
$1,609
Property tax
$381
Median rent, for comparison
$1,650

Based on a $294,000 home in Sunridge Park, 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 income40% lower than Austin$56,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Austin8.3%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Austin13%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than Austin30%60%34%
Average commute10% higher than Austin26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home22 points lower than Austin8.2%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than Austin16%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Austin91%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sunridge Park

Under 1816%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6442%
65 and over4.7%
Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Black5.3%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race7.3%

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. FNorth Lake HighlandsDallas
  2. D-Oak HillsSan Antonio
  3. FNorth HoustonHouston

Questions about Sunridge Park

Is Sunridge Park a good place to live?

Sunridge Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 201st 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 Sunridge Park?

Median rent in Sunridge Park is $1,650 a month, 5% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $294,000, 47% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Sunridge Park?

The closest rated public schools are Linder 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 1 Census block group closest to the Sunridge Park 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.