Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in The Triangle, Austin

A-

52nd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

The Triangle is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 52nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (7 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
3,740
Median rent
$1,960
Median home value
$882,000
Household income
$77,000
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
6.0%
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What it's like to live in The Triangle

The Triangle is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly rented (94% of homes) and 8% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 52nd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in The Triangle

  • 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in The Triangle

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

The Triangle report card

Each grade compares The Triangle with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $1,960, homes cost 11.4x income.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $77,000, 2.4% unemployed.

    54 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 17 min, 21% work from home.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    76% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    6.0% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

The Triangle compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 30%25 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 76%16 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 17 min30% lower than Austin (24 min)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 6.0%37 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 11.4x93% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%13 points higher than Austin (48%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBryker Woods ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.2 mi
  • ALamar MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.4 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in The Triangle

Median rent in The Triangle is $1,960 a month, 13% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $882,000, 59% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,642 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent13% higher than Austin$1,960$1,729$1,403
Median home value59% higher than Austin$882,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income93% higher than Austin11.4x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Austin61%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them37 points lower than Austin6.0%43%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Austin0.8%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,642
Mortgage payment
$4,828
Property tax
$814
Median rent, for comparison
$1,960

Based on a $882,000 home in The Triangle, 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 income18% lower than Austin$77,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin2.4%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Austin8.6%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Austin76%60%34%
Average commute30% lower than Austin17 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Austin21%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit25 points higher than Austin30%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Triangle

Under 187.6%
18 to 3464%
35 to 6423%
65 and over5.9%
Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black7.5%
Asian8.4%
Other or more than one race4.7%

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. A-Lancaster PlaceHouston
  2. A-South FriscoFrisco
  3. AKlyde Warren Park-Arts District PIDDallas

Questions about The Triangle

Is The Triangle a good place to live?

The Triangle is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 52nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in The Triangle?

Median rent in The Triangle is $1,960 a month, 13% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $882,000, 59% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 11.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve The Triangle?

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 3 Census block groups closest to the The Triangle 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.