Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Westfield, Austin

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16th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Westfield is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
3,550
Median rent
$1,980
Median home value
$1,405,000
Household income
$180,800
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Westfield

Westfield is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,600 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

Our grade for Westfield is A. That puts it 16th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Westfield

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $180,800, 93% higher than the Austin median.
  • 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Westfield

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

Westfield report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $1,980, homes cost 7.8x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $180,800, 4.2% unemployed.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 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 15 min, 46% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    90% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.5% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Westfield compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $180,80093% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 90%31 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%19 points higher than Austin (43%)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 7.8x31% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median rent: $1,98015% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.7%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACasis ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.8 mi
  • BO Henry MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Westfield

Median rent in Westfield is $1,980 a month, 15% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,405,000, 153% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $8,524 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent15% higher than Austin$1,980$1,729$1,403
Median home value153% higher than Austin$1,405,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income31% higher than Austin7.8x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Austin49%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Austin63%43%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Austin8.2%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin197319941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$8,524
Mortgage payment
$7,691
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,980

Based on a $1,405,000 home in Westfield, 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 income93% higher than Austin$180,800$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.2%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Austin4.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points higher than Austin90%60%34%
Average commute36% lower than Austin15 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points higher than Austin46%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0.7%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Austin99%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 Westfield

Under 1821%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6443%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race1.9%

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. ALinkwoodHouston
  2. AMemorial WayHouston
  3. A+Glendower CourtHouston

Questions about Westfield

Is Westfield a good place to live?

Westfield is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Westfield?

Renters in Westfield pay a median of $1,980 a month, 15% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,405,000, 153% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Westfield?

The closest rated public schools are Casis Elementary (elementary, rated A), O Henry Middle (middle, rated B) 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 Westfield 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.