Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Tuscany Business Park, Austin

C-

149th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Tuscany Business Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 149th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (2 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
1,550
Median rent
$1,660
Median home value
$318,000
Household income
$86,700
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Tuscany Business Park

Tuscany Business Park is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly rented (84% of homes) and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Tuscany Business Park is C-. That puts it 149th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Tuscany Business Park

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Tuscany Business Park

  • Higher poverty. 22% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Tuscany Business Park report card

Each grade compares Tuscany Business Park 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 $1,660, homes cost 3.7x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $86,700, 0% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 62 of 100 on the state rating.

    2 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.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 13% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    19% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Tuscany Business Park compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 3.7x38% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Average commute: 15 min36% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%5 points lower than Austin (4.7%)

Worse than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28%31 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%27 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • People below the poverty line: 22%10 points higher than Austin (12%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FHart ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.5 mi
  • FDobie MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.5 mi
  • CLbj Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Tuscany Business Park

Median rent in Tuscany Business Park is $1,660 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $318,000, 43% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,076 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent4% lower than Austin$1,660$1,729$1,403
Median home value43% lower than Austin$318,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income38% lower than Austin3.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Austin50%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than Austin16%43%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Austin6.7%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,076
Mortgage payment
$1,741
Property tax
$335
Median rent, for comparison
$1,660

Based on a $318,000 home in Tuscany Business Park, 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 income7% lower than Austin$86,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Austin0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Austin22%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points lower than Austin28%60%34%
Average commute36% lower than Austin15 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home17 points lower than Austin13%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Austin5.8%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Austin86%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Tuscany Business Park

Under 1813%
18 to 3454%
35 to 6429%
65 and over3.9%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black39%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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. CSouth Wichita FallsWichita Falls
  2. CSouthwest WacoWaco
  3. C-SouthtownSan Antonio

Questions about Tuscany Business Park

Is Tuscany Business Park a good place to live?

Tuscany Business Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 149th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Tuscany Business Park?

Renters in Tuscany Business Park pay a median of $1,660 a month, 4% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $318,000, 43% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Tuscany Business Park?

The closest rated public schools are Hart Elementary (elementary, rated F), Dobie Middle (middle, rated F) and Lbj Early College High School (high, rated C). 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 Tuscany Business Park 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.