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Austin, Texas

city · Travis County (primary) , Bastrop County, Hays County, Williamson County

At a glance

979,539
Population
$555,300
Median home value (all homes)
83% above U.S. median
$504,148
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,729/mo
Median rent
28% above U.S. median
$93,658
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
93.8%
Homes with broadband
68.24%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing101% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost22% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates59.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Austin Chamber
The Austin Chamber is a business association in Austin that provides leadership to strengthen the local economy, convene the community, and promote collaboration so people can live, work, and thrive in Austin.
city Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment
Austin Economic Development recruits and supports businesses and programs to improve the lives of all of Austin. From inspiring ideas to incentivizing innovation, our work is where commerce and creativity meet.
city Greater San Marcos Partnership
HCEDP is a 501(c)6 nonprofit public-private partnership that serves as the regional economic development organization for the City of San Marcos and Hays and Caldwell Counties. It promotes the region to attract new employers, assists existing companies to expand, fosters entrepreneurial growth, and develops the regional workforce.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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