Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metro Area, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,357,497 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,638 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$434,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$912 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,462 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 49
Feb 2 0 52
Mar 2 0 59
Apr 2 0 66
May 4 0 74
Jun 4 0 80
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 2 0 78
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 2 0 58
Dec 2 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 35, TX State Senate District 21, TX State House District 51, TX
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Schools

Austin Discovery Sch
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Kipp Austin Connections El
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Kipp Austin Leadership El
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Kipp Austin Vista Middle Schools
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Huston-Tillotson University
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
The University of Texas at Austin
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

St David's Medical Center
5 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Robert Gray Army Airfield
58 miles, N • 1 star
San Antonio International Airport
70 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Easterwood Field
80 miles, E • 1 star
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