Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in Wooten, Austin
193rd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
Wooten is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 8,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 193rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.
- Pricey
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
- Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 8,840
- Median rent
- $1,410
- Median home value
- $488,000
- Household income
- $60,600
- Average commute
- 18 min
- Homes owned
- 37%
What it's like to live in Wooten
Wooten is a neighborhood in Austin with about 8,800 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 193rd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in Wooten
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,410, 18% lower than the Austin median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Wooten
- Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
- Higher unemployment. 10% 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 and hail as very high in this part of town.
Wooten report card
Each grade compares Wooten 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 $1,410, homes cost 8.1x income.
14 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $60,600, 10% unemployed.
10 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade F
Nearby schools average 64 of 100 on the state rating.
3 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
83 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 18 min, 33% work from home.
81 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C
36% have a bachelor’s degree.
40 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
26% of adults uninsured.
9 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
37% of homes owner-occupied.
29 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
86% of homes have broadband.
26 of 100 vs TX areas
Wooten compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Average commute: 18 min23% lower than Austin (24 min)
- Median rent: $1,41018% lower than Austin ($1,729)
Worse than Austin
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%23 points higher than Austin (48%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 36%23 points lower than Austin (60%)
- People below the poverty line: 31%19 points higher than Austin (12%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DPadron ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.5 mi
- FBurnet MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.2 mi
- CNavarro Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1 mi
Cost of living in Wooten
Median rent in Wooten is $1,410 a month, 18% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $488,000, 12% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,231 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent18% lower than Austin | $1,410 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Median home value12% lower than Austin | $488,000 | $555,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income36% higher than Austin | 8.1x | 5.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points higher than Austin | 71% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Austin | 37% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin | 5.2% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 1973 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,671
- Property tax
- $559
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,410
Based on a $488,000 home in Wooten, 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
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income35% lower than Austin | $60,600 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points higher than Austin | 10% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line19 points higher than Austin | 31% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Austin | 36% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commute23% lower than Austin | 18 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points higher than Austin | 33% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Austin | 86% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Wooten
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Austin
- 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
- 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
- 3A+Appaloosa Run
- 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
- 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
- 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
- 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
- 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
Questions about Wooten
Is Wooten a good place to live?
Wooten is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 8,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 193rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.
How much does it cost to live in Wooten?
Median rent in Wooten is $1,410 a month, 18% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $488,000, 12% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 8.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.
What schools serve Wooten?
The closest rated public schools are Padron Elementary (elementary, rated D), Burnet 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 5 Census block groups closest to the Wooten 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.