East Austin
Austin, TXRapidly transformed neighbourhoods east of I-35 — a mix of historic homes, new-build modern infill, food and music venues, and the steepest appreciation curve in the metro. Median home values sit at $780K — above the Austin-metro median — and the neighbourhood is home to roughly 23,830 residents with a median household income near $83K.
Prices are up 5.8% year-over-year — one of the faster-appreciating pockets in the metro. Rents average around $3,750/month, and 73% of homes are owner-occupied. Demographically, the area skews toward a family-heavy mix with strong demand for good schools and quieter streets, with a longer 28-minute commute, mostly highway-driven and 72% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
On the lifestyle side, East Austin is highly walkable — most errands can be handled on foot (Walk Score 70). Inside the neighbourhood footprint OpenStreetMap counts 26 restaurants, 6 cafés, 6 grocery stores, and 10 parks — the kind of day-to-day density that shapes how it actually feels to live here, beyond the price tag.
Key Neighbourhood Stats
Last updated: 2026-04Median Home Value
$780K
+5.8% YoY
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs. last month
Median Rent
$3,750/mo
+1.4% YoY
Walk Score
70
Very walkable
Transit / Bike
30 / 75
out of 100
Median Home Price Trend
East Austin — 24-month rolling
Who lives here
Census ACS 5-year estimates
Getting around
Walk Score & OpenStreetMap amenity data
Amenities within neighbourhood
26
Restaurants
6
Cafés
6
Grocery
10
Parks
5
Schools
15
Transit stops
Schools
72% of East Austin residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. For school-level ratings, boundaries, and test scores, see GreatSchools.
View schools on GreatSchoolsData sources: Zillow ZHVI & ZORI (home value, rent), U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates (demographics), Walk Score (walkability), OpenStreetMap (amenity counts). Neighbourhood boundaries approximate Census tract groupings. Not financial or investment advice.