Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Woodcliff, Austin

D

184th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Woodcliff is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 184th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (12 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
2,120
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$462,000
Household income
$90,600
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Woodcliff

Woodcliff is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 1% of households with children.

Our grade for Woodcliff is D. That puts it 184th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Woodcliff

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Woodcliff

  • Higher unemployment. 9.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% 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 tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Woodcliff report card

Each grade compares Woodcliff 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 $1,620, homes cost 5.1x income.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $90,600, 9.4% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 30% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    24% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

Woodcliff compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%14 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Average commute: 15 min35% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Home value to income: 5.1x14% lower than Austin (5.9x)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 92%44 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%17 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 82%12 points lower than Austin (94%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CGraham ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.3 mi
  • FDobie MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.1 mi
  • CNavarro Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Woodcliff

Median rent in Woodcliff is $1,620 a month, 6% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $462,000, 17% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,996 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent6% lower than Austin$1,620$1,729$1,403
Median home value17% lower than Austin$462,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Austin5.1x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points higher than Austin92%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Austin58%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200119941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,996
Mortgage payment
$2,529
Property tax
$468
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $462,000 home in Woodcliff, 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 income3% lower than Austin$90,600$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Austin9.4%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Austin17%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Austin43%60%34%
Average commute35% lower than Austin15 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin30%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Austin82%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Woodcliff

Under 180.5%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6441%
65 and over35%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black6.2%
Asian6.1%
Other or more than one race1.0%

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. D+Brentwood PlaceDenton
  2. DParks Legado EastOdessa
  3. D-Southeast SeguinSeguin

Questions about Woodcliff

Is Woodcliff a good place to live?

Woodcliff is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 184th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Woodcliff?

Renters in Woodcliff pay a median of $1,620 a month, 6% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $462,000, 17% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Woodcliff?

The closest rated public schools are Graham Elementary (elementary, rated C), Dobie Middle (middle, rated F) and Navarro 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 Woodcliff 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.