Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Tarrytown, Austin

A+

1st of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Tarrytown is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
1,500
Median rent
$3,280
Median home value
$1,684,000
Household income
$204,200
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Tarrytown

Tarrytown is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1970, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 25% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Tarrytown

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $204,200, 118% higher than the Austin median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Tarrytown

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,280, 90% higher than the Austin median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Tarrytown report card

Each grade compares Tarrytown 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 $3,280, homes cost 8.2x income.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $204,200, 3.4% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    76 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.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 25% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    88% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A+

    5.0% of adults uninsured.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Tarrytown compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%48 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Median household income: $204,200118% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%46 points higher than Austin (43%)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $3,28090% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Home value to income: 8.2x39% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.4%3 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACasis ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • BO Henry MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.1 mi
  • BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Tarrytown

Median rent in Tarrytown is $3,280 a month, 90% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $131,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,684,000, 203% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $10,051 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent90% higher than Austin$3,280$1,729$1,403
Median home value203% higher than Austin$1,684,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income39% higher than Austin8.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent48 points lower than Austin0%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them46 points higher than Austin89%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Austin3.3%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin197019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$10,051
Mortgage payment
$9,218
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,280

Based on a $1,684,000 home in Tarrytown, 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 income118% higher than Austin$204,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.4%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Austin1.5%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than Austin88%60%34%
Average commute23% lower than Austin18 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Austin25%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Austin2.4%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Tarrytown

Under 1818%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6444%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White84%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Austin

  1. 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
  2. 3A+Appaloosa Run
  3. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  4. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  5. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  6. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  7. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
  8. 9A+Balcones ParkMedian rent $2,860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Rainbow Lake EstatesHeath
  2. ALakewoodDallas
  3. A+Robin's PlacePlano

Questions about Tarrytown

Is Tarrytown a good place to live?

Tarrytown is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Tarrytown?

Median rent in Tarrytown is $3,280 a month, 90% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,684,000, 203% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 8.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Tarrytown?

The closest rated public schools are Casis Elementary (elementary, rated A), O Henry Middle (middle, rated B) and Austin High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Tarrytown 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.