Austin County, TX

Living in Austin County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 30
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 54
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Schools 24
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Residents

30k Population +2k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black9%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$196k Median Home Value +$50k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$691 Median Monthly Rent +$182 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Austin County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Austin County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 3 0
Feb 54 3 0
Mar 61 3 0
Apr 68 3 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 5 0
Jul 84 3 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 79 4 0
Oct 70 5 0
Nov 61 4 0
Dec 53 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Austin County

Inland Flooding80
Tornado29
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Austin County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Austin County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Austin County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Austin County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Austin County, TX

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Easterwood Field
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