Austin, TX cityscape

78742

Austin, TX

Total Population
1,241
Median Household Income
$67,500
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
$1,355

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$67,500
100.2% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
1154.5% below state median
Rent
$1,355
100% above state median
Median Age
25.4 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.

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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.

Young population with median age of 25.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.3%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.3%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$67,500
-10.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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: 3.28 people

Total Households
378
Family Households
26.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
25.7%
#2 Industry
Professional
25.7%
#3 Industry
Education
14.2%
Total Employed Residents:393

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.8%
16 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:570
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
99.7%
623 employed
Labor Force
625
2 unemployed
Median Age
25.4 years
Per Capita Income
$22,693
Poverty Rate
7.3%

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