Town in Travis County, part of the Austin metro

Living in Point Venture, TX

B

206th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 72 of 100
24th of 58 in the Austin area

Point Venture gets an overall grade of B and ranks 206th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on getting around and cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Cost of living scores low (3 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)
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Where Point Venture is in Texas.
Population
1,233-1.5% since 2020
Median rent
$2,25060% higher than Texas
Median home value
$502,70077% higher than Texas
Household income
$110,500Median
Average commute
35 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Point Venture

Point Venture sits about 16 miles from downtown Austin, in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro. 1,233 people lived here in 2025, down 1.5% from 2020. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2003).

The median age is 56.3, 19% of households have children, 88% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $110,500 a year (41% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Point Venture

  • High incomes. The median household earns $110,500, 41% higher than the Texas median.
  • Healthier population. Only 8.1% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Point Venture

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,250, 60% higher than the Texas median.
  • Homes are pricey for local incomes. The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 35 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Point Venture suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 74% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 41% higher than the Texas median, with 5 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 36% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 8.1% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 50% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,250 is 60% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $2,250 is 60% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 4% for people on a budget.

Point Venture report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Point Venture with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $2,250, homes cost 4.5x income.

    3 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $110,500, 4.5% unemployed.

    78 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    Not enough data.

    88 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    0 grocery stores, 5 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    23 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 38% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade A-

    8.1% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    48 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A

    98% of homes have broadband.

    94 of 100 vs US towns

Where Point Venture stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%26 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%21 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $110,50041% higher than Texas ($78,476)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 82%30 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $2,25060% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Vacant homes: 22%13 points higher than Texas (9.4%)

Cost of living in Point Venture

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Point Venture is $2,250 a month, 60% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $90,000 a year. Right now 82% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,530 for a one-bedroom, $1,817 for a two-bedroom and $2,292 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $502,700, 77% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,752 before tax, or $3,495 with property tax. That is $1,245 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Point Venture pays $8,922 a year, 111% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Point VentureStudio$1,4471 bedroom$1,5302 bedrooms$1,8173 bedrooms$2,2924 bedrooms$2,689
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent60% higher than Texas$2,250$1,403$1,413
Median home value77% higher than Texas$502,700$283,800$332,700
Home value to income26% higher than Texas4.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points higher than Texas82%52%51%
Median property tax per year111% higher than Texas$8,922$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Texas88%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,495
Mortgage payment
$2,752
Property tax
$744
Median rent, for comparison
$2,250

Based on a $502,700 home in Point Venture, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Point Venture

Everyday places mapped inside Point Venture, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Point Venture Island.

The average one-way commute is 35 minutes, 32% longer than the Texas average. 38% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Austin is about 16 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Point Venture work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $110,500, income per person is $73,326, unemployment is 4.5% and 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
5
Cafes
0
Bars
1
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income41% higher than Texas$110,500$78,476$80,734
Income per person80% higher than Texas$73,326$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Texas4.7%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than Texas54%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher12 points higher than Texas98%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance12 points lower than Texas8.1%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute32% higher than Texas35 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home24 points higher than Texas38%14%15%
Workers who work from home38%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Point Venture

Under 1814%
18 to 347.1%
35 to 6451%
65 and over28%

Median age 56.3 years. 19% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White77%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%
Other or more than one race6.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Point Venture

Point Venture has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 106 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 36 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Point Venture30°50°70°90°60J65F72M79A85M91J94J95A89S80O69N61DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Dripping Springs 6 E, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Point Venture

Nearby, The Hills gets an A+, Lakeway gets an A and Briarcliff gets an A-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A+The HillsTown, 2,516 people2 mi
  2. ALakewaySmall city, 19,307 people3 mi
  3. A-BriarcliffTown, 2,735 people3 mi
  4. B+Hudson BendTown, 4,127 people5 mi
  5. C+Lago VistaTown, 9,650 people5 mi
  6. ABee CaveTown, 8,862 people6 mi

Point Venture in the Austin area

How it ranks among 58 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+The Hills2,516 people14 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Rollingwood1,316 people3 mito downtown
  3. 3A+Brushy Creek19,576 people15 mito downtown
  4. 21B+Liberty Hill8,371 people27 mito downtown
  5. 22B+Dripping Springs7,405 people21 mito downtown
  6. 23B+Pflugerville65,971 people14 mito downtown
  7. 24BPoint Venture1,598 people16 mito downtown
  8. 25BShady Hollow5,709 people11 mito downtown
  9. 26BFlorence1,061 people38 mito downtown
  10. 27B-Austin979,539 people0 mito downtown

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Living in Point Venture: common questions

Is Point Venture, TX a good place to live?

Point Venture gets an overall grade of B and ranks 206th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on getting around and cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Point Venture?

Median rent in Point Venture is $2,250 a month, 60% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $502,700, 77% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,495, including property tax.

Does Point Venture flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Point Venture as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Point Venture?

Summers in Point Venture peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 36 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Point Venture?

The average one-way commute is 35 min, 32% higher than the Texas average. About 38% of workers work from home. It is about 16 miles from downtown Austin.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.