East Austin

Austin, TX

Rapidly 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: 2026-04

Median 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

Population23,830
Median household income$82,500
Median age37.0 yrs
Families with children44.5%
Owner-occupied73.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher71.9%
Median commute28 min

Getting around

Walk Score & OpenStreetMap amenity data

Walk Score70
Transit Score30
Bike Score75

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 GreatSchools

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Data 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.