Population 24,415 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Austin
Household size in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.05 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.52 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Austin run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.93, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.6 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.1, North Austin is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in North Austin (19.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Austin's 61 neighborhoods, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Austin
Renters in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.7% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.8% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Austin: 67.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in North Austin than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in the wider Austin area (5.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in North Austin was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Austin area as a whole, where the median home dates to 2000. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $785 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $874 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,060 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,520 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$734 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Austin costs $1,520 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Austin area ($1,911). Rents are up $734 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Austin
Bachelor's degrees in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in North Austin than nationally: 30.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.9 points, mirroring the country. Only two of Austin's 61 neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.4% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.4% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.7% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.2% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in North Austin never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Austin neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only three of 61.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Austin
| Period | North Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in North Austin: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Austin compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Austin | 2.41 | 34.1 | 19.8% | 67.8% | 7.5% | 1978 | $1,520 | 30.0% | 74.2% | 6.3% |
| North Lamar | 3.12 | 32.3 | 22.2% | 78.3% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,541 | 28.6% | 72.6% | 0.4% |
| Wooten | 2.29 | 33.4 | 17.1% | 55.8% | 6.7% | 1971 | $1,536 | 42.0% | 89.1% | 6.5% |
| Georgian Acres | 2.17 | 34.3 | 14.2% | 80.4% | 5.8% | 1981 | $1,391 | 43.9% | 82.5% | 10.6% |
| North Shoal Creek | 1.67 | 39.5 | 5.4% | 57.6% | 5.3% | 1973 | $1,614 | 63.8% | 95.8% | 4.0% |
| Heritage Hills | 2.23 | 35.2 | 14.9% | 70.5% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,410 | 37.6% | 71.3% | 3.8% |
| Crestview | 1.92 | 35.9 | 6.0% | 54.7% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,978 | 79.6% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Windsor Hills | 2.20 | 43.1 | 12.0% | 48.1% | 2.7% | 1983 | $1,766 | 42.8% | 86.1% | 7.4% |
| North Burnet | 1.43 | 31.7 | 4.5% | 89.9% | 9.5% | 2004 | $1,803 | 66.8% | 96.5% | 4.7% |
| Highland | 2.11 | 31.7 | 18.4% | 71.0% | 8.4% | 1981 | $1,636 | 55.0% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| Saint Johns | 2.46 | 30.8 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,540 | 32.6% | 80.3% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Austin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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