Austin, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
950,807
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
13.2%
Median Home
$337,400
Median Income
$71,576
Median Rent
$1,280
Austin SnackAbility
8
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Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Austin, TX Crime Report
40,541
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,111.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
66.00%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Austin / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 40,541 | 4,111.4 | 2,809.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 3,953 | 400.9 | 418.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 32 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 971 | 98.5 | 100.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,416 | 245.0 | 263.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 36,588 | 3,710.5 | 2,390.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 4,344 | 440.5 | 392.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 29,216 | 2,962.9 | 1,730.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 3,028 | 307.1 | 267.2 | 219.9 |
Austin, TX Cost Of Living
109
Austin's Overall Cost Of Living
Austin's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Austin | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 133 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
Austin, TX Photos
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Rankings for Austin in Texas
Map Of Austin, TX
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Population over time in Austin
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 950,807 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 935,755 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 916,906 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 907,779 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 887,061 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 864,218 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 836,800 | 4.6% |
| 2012 | 799,939 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 782,149 | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 764,129 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Austin
| Race | Austin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.3% | 42.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 33.9% | 39.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Austin
| Gender | Austin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Austin for adults over 25
| Education | Austin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Austin, Texas
| Income | Austin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 7.4% | 7.7% |
