Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in Tech Ridge, Austin
151st of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
Tech Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 151st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.
- Errands close by
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 0.9 mi |
| Library | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 5,440
- Median rent
- $1,610
- Median home value
- $382,000
- Household income
- $64,900
- Average commute
- 20 min
- Homes owned
- 12%
What it's like to live in Tech Ridge
Tech Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin with about 5,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly rented (88% of homes) and 26% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 151st of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in Tech Ridge
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Tech Ridge
- Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.
Tech Ridge report card
Each grade compares Tech 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 $1,610, homes cost 5.9x income.
25 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $64,900, 5.9% unemployed.
15 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
31 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 20 min, 15% work from home.
86 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
46% have a bachelor’s degree.
68 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
20% of adults uninsured.
21 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
12% of homes owner-occupied.
32 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
85% of homes have broadband.
23 of 100 vs TX areas
Tech Ridge compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Average commute: 20 min14% lower than Austin (24 min)
- Vacant homes: 0.9%5 points lower than Austin (5.6%)
- Median rent: $1,6107% lower than Austin ($1,729)
Worse than Austin
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 12%32 points lower than Austin (43%)
- People below the poverty line: 35%23 points higher than Austin (12%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%13 points lower than Austin (60%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BCopperfield ElementaryElementary, Pflugerville ISD0.9 mi
- CDessau MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD1.3 mi
- CJohn B Connally High SchoolHigh, Pflugerville ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in Tech Ridge
Median rent in Tech Ridge is $1,610 a month, 7% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $382,000, 31% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,621 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% lower than Austin | $1,610 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Median home value31% lower than Austin | $382,000 | $555,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to incomeAbout the same as Austin | 5.9x | 5.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Austin | 53% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them32 points lower than Austin | 12% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points lower than Austin | 0.9% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 2008 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,091
- Property tax
- $530
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,610
Based on a $382,000 home in Tech 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
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income31% lower than Austin | $64,900 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points higher than Austin | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line23 points higher than Austin | 35% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Austin | 46% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commute14% lower than Austin | 20 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home16 points lower than Austin | 15% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Austin | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Austin | 85% | 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
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Tech Ridge
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Austin
- 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
- 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
- 3A+Appaloosa Run
- 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
- 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
- 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
- 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
- 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- CLexington ApartmentsCollege Station
- C-Rio VistaSan Marcos
- C-Ridge ApartmentsCollege Station
Questions about Tech Ridge
Is Tech Ridge a good place to live?
Tech Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 151st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Tech Ridge?
Median rent in Tech Ridge is $1,610 a month, 7% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $382,000, 31% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.9x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.
What schools serve Tech Ridge?
The closest rated public schools are Copperfield Elementary (elementary, rated B), Dessau Middle (middle, rated C) and John B Connally High School (high, rated C). 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 Tech 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.