Population 9,127 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West University Austin
Household size in West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.86 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.35 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
West University Austin is a place of small households, averaging 2.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.86 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
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 West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.9 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 21.0 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.1 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
West University Austin is young: half of its residents are under 21.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 21.8, even as the national median rose. Only one other Austin neighborhood is younger.
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 West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 0.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in West University Austin, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West University Austin
Renters in West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in West University Austin: 95.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (53.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. West University Austin has the highest share of renters of any Austin neighborhood.
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 West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in West University Austin than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +23 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
West University Austin has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing. Only three of Austin's 61 neighborhoods have newer homes.
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 West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $915 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,212 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,292 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,464 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in West University Austin runs $1,464 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $550 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 49.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Few Austin neighborhoods have lower rents: only four of 61.
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 West University Austin
Bachelor's degrees in West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.3% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.2% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in West University Austin: 66.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 16.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.6% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in West University Austin: 99.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Austin neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only two 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 West University Austin
| Period | West University Austin | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West University Austin runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
West University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West University Austin | 2.21 | 21.1 | 5.1% | 95.6% | 12.7% | 2006 | $1,464 | 66.2% | 99.6% | 7.9% |
| University Of Texas | 1.67 | 20.0 | 4.8% | 79.7% | 8.7% | 1982 | $1,700 | 78.3% | 99.8% | 11.1% |
| North University | 1.63 | 26.2 | 2.2% | 82.6% | 8.8% | 1980 | $1,524 | 83.0% | 99.9% | 4.1% |
| Windsor Road | 2.21 | 36.6 | 4.4% | 37.6% | 10.4% | 1962 | $2,305 | 83.1% | 99.2% | 3.7% |
| Clarksville | 1.61 | 41.9 | 4.4% | 56.8% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,853 | 84.2% | 98.0% | 4.0% |
| Hancock | 1.64 | 28.0 | 3.9% | 79.1% | 10.6% | 1988 | $1,704 | 85.0% | 98.3% | 4.0% |
| Downtown Austin | 1.40 | 41.0 | 6.1% | 59.8% | 9.2% | 2003 | $2,760 | 81.9% | 97.1% | 2.7% |
| Hyde Park | 1.76 | 32.8 | 2.2% | 71.6% | 8.3% | 1970 | $1,455 | 71.2% | 98.1% | 4.8% |
| Upper Boggy Creek | 2.03 | 35.8 | 4.2% | 47.5% | 8.7% | 1965 | $1,992 | 72.4% | 98.3% | 5.7% |
| Tarrytown | 2.35 | 48.8 | 3.7% | 23.2% | 5.4% | 1984 | $2,256 | 62.1% | 78.3% | 4.2% |
| Central East Austin | 1.87 | 33.0 | 6.6% | 60.4% | 6.9% | 1991 | $2,389 | 70.1% | 94.7% | 7.0% |
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 West University 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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