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78717

Austin, TX

Total Population

34,499

Median Household Income

$136,960

Median Home Value

$532,400

Median Rent

$1,678

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$136,960

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$532,400

101% above state median

Rent

$1,678

100% above state median

Median Age

36.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Austin, TX 78717

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Austin, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 67.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.7%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 4.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$136,960

+82.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

State: $-42,604,088

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.65 people

Total Households

13,022

Family Households

62.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

42.4%

#2 Industry

Education

22.6%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

18.2%

Total Employed Residents:11,524

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

6.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.3%

39 workers

Public Transit

1.1%

146 workers

Total Commuting Workers:13,517

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

96.3%

18,776 employed

Labor Force

19,502

717 unemployed

Median Age

36.3 years

Per Capita Income

$61,375

Poverty Rate

4.4%

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