Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Warehouse District, Austin

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39th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Warehouse District is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery storeunder 0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
3,920
Median rent
$3,240
Median home value
$745,000
Household income
$193,200
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
41%
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What it's like to live in Warehouse District

Warehouse District is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), a mix of owners and renters and 0% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 39th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Warehouse District

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $193,200, 106% higher than the Austin median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about under 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Warehouse District

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,240, 87% higher than the Austin median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding and hail as very high in this part of town.

Warehouse District report card

Each grade compares Warehouse District 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 $3,240, homes cost 3.9x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $193,200, 0% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    20 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 19 min, 55% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    84% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.5% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    41% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Warehouse District compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $193,200106% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 84%24 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 30%18 points lower than Austin (48%)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $3,24087% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Vacant homes: 11%5 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 41%3 points lower than Austin (43%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMathews ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1 mi
  • FMartin MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.6 mi
  • BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Warehouse District

Median rent in Warehouse District is $3,240 a month, 87% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $130,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $745,000, 34% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,911 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent87% higher than Austin$3,240$1,729$1,403
Median home value34% higher than Austin$745,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than Austin3.9x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Austin30%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Austin41%43%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Austin11%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200819941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,911
Mortgage payment
$4,078
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,240

Based on a $745,000 home in Warehouse District, 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 income106% higher than Austin$193,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Austin0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Austin5.8%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Austin84%60%34%
Average commute21% lower than Austin19 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points higher than Austin55%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit12 points higher than Austin18%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Austin94%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Warehouse District

Under 180%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6454%
65 and over8.0%
Race and ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black0%
Asian8.3%
Other or more than one race9.3%

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. B+Williams Square ParkIrving
  2. AKnoxDallas
  3. B+Saint Mary's StripSan Antonio

Questions about Warehouse District

Is Warehouse District a good place to live?

Warehouse District is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Warehouse District?

Median rent in Warehouse District is $3,240 a month, 87% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $745,000, 34% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Warehouse District?

The closest rated public schools are Mathews Elementary (elementary, rated A), Martin Middle (middle, rated F) and Austin High School (high, rated B). 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 Warehouse District 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.