Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in The Grove, Austin

A+

6th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

The Grove is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
670
Median rent
$1,870
Median home value
$633,000
Household income
$98,000
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in The Grove

The Grove is a neighborhood in Austin with about 700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2021), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 9% of households with children.

Our grade for The Grove is A+. That puts it 6th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in The Grove

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in The Grove

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

The Grove report card

Each grade compares The Grove 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 $1,870, homes cost 6.5x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $98,000, 0% unemployed.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 13 min, 42% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    90% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

The Grove compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%38 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 90%31 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 23%25 points lower than Austin (48%)

Worse than Austin

  • Vacant homes: 11%5 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 89%5 points lower than Austin (94%)
  • Home value to income: 6.5x9% higher than Austin (5.9x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBryker Woods ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • ALamar MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.7 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in The Grove

Median rent in The Grove is $1,870 a month, 8% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $75,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $633,000, 14% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,298 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent8% higher than Austin$1,870$1,729$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Austin$633,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Austin6.5x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points lower than Austin23%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them38 points higher than Austin81%43%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Austin11%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin202119941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,298
Mortgage payment
$3,465
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,870

Based on a $633,000 home in The Grove, 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 income5% higher than Austin$98,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Austin0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Austin7.9%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points higher than Austin90%60%34%
Average commute47% lower than Austin13 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Austin42%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Austin3.6%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Austin89%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in The Grove

Under 1811%
18 to 3455%
35 to 6423%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White98%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 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+Mandell PlaceHouston
  2. A+Courtlandt PlaceHouston
  3. A+MillportThe Woodlands

Questions about The Grove

Is The Grove a good place to live?

The Grove is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in The Grove?

Renters in The Grove pay a median of $1,870 a month, 8% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $633,000, 14% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 6.5x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve The Grove?

The closest rated public schools are Bryker Woods Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lamar Middle (middle, rated A) and McCallum High School (high, rated A). 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 Grove 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.