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Austin, Texas · ZIP 78717

Austin — ZIP 78717

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Austin (78717) scores 53/100 — Fair for Austin. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $569K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index85/100
Avg math proficiency75%
Avg reading proficiency81%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index29/100
Typical home value$569K
Median rent$1,660/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$569K

Median Rent

$1,660/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,675

Violent Crime

508

Property Crime

3,167

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Williamson County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
PATSY SOMMER ELPK–05817
87%
89%
CEDAR VALLEY MIDDLE06–081,306
80%
80%
ELSA ENGLAND ELPK–05987
80%
89%
PEARSON RANCH MIDDLE06–08981
75%
78%
RUTLEDGE ELKG–05853
65%
77%
HARMONY SCHOOL OF ENDEAVOR AUSTINPK–121,000
61%
71%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

36,085

Median Income

$145K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

36.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78717 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78717 has a school score of 85/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78717 is approximately $569K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78717 in Austin has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.