Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in The Echelon, Austin
55th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
The Echelon is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 55th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
- Errands close by
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (14 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,510
- Median rent
- $1,800
- Median home value
- No data
- Household income
- $81,600
- Average commute
- 18 min
- Homes owned
- 0%
What it's like to live in The Echelon
The Echelon is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly rented (100% of homes) and 4% of households with children.
It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 55th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in The Echelon
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in The Echelon
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.
The Echelon report card
Each grade compares The Echelon with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade C
Median rent $1,800.
40 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B+
Median household income $81,600, 3.0% unemployed.
73 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.
36 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 18 min, 27% work from home.
81 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A+
70% have a bachelor’s degree.
97 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
9.6% of adults uninsured.
71 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
0% of homes owner-occupied.
14 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
58 of 100 vs TX areas
The Echelon compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 70%11 points higher than Austin (60%)
- People below the poverty line: 1.5%11 points lower than Austin (12%)
- Average commute: 18 min24% lower than Austin (24 min)
Worse than Austin
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 0%43 points lower than Austin (43%)
- Median household income: $81,60013% lower than Austin ($93,658)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.4%4 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AHill ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.9 mi
- FBurnet MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.7 mi
- BAnderson High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.2 mi
Cost of living in The Echelon
Median rent in The Echelon is $1,800 a month, 4% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% higher than Austin | $1,800 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Austin | 40% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them43 points lower than Austin | 0% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points higher than Austin | 6.9% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 2001 | 1994 | 1992 |
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income13% lower than Austin | $81,600 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin | 3.0% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line11 points lower than Austin | 1.5% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Austin | 70% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commute24% lower than Austin | 18 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points lower than Austin | 27% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Austin | 95% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery low
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesLow
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in The Echelon
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.
- A-Oak LawnDallas
- B+Addison CircleAddison
- A-Lowest GreenvilleDallas
Questions about The Echelon
Is The Echelon a good place to live?
The Echelon is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 55th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in The Echelon?
Median rent in The Echelon is $1,800 a month, 4% higher than the Austin median.
What schools serve The Echelon?
The closest rated public schools are Hill Elementary (elementary, rated A), Burnet Middle (middle, rated F) and Anderson High School (high, rated B). 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 The Echelon 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.