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Austin, Texas · ZIP 78724

Austin — ZIP 78724

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Austin (78724) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Austin. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $319K.

39OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$319K
Median rent$1,605/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

$319K

Median Rent

$1,605/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 12 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,957

Violent Crime

1,094

Property Crime

5,863

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Travis 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
JOSEPH GILBERT ELPK–05664
36%
44%
KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS05–08388
33%
41%
MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI FOR ALLPK–06470
32%
57%
KIPP ALEGRIA PRIPK–04532
30%
45%
OVERTON ELPK–05440
27%
37%
JORDAN ELPK–05492
25%
33%
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHKG–06202
23%
64%
OAK MEADOWS ELPK–05477
22%
27%
GARCIA YMLA06–08255
20%
31%
DECKER MIDDLE06–08606
18%
29%
HORNSBY-DUNLAP ELPK–05711
15%
28%
DECKER ELPK–05366
12%
23%
LBJ EARLY COLLEGE H S09–12734
11%
27%

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

29,326

Median Income

$78K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

32.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78724 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 78724 has a school score of 55/100. 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 78724 is approximately $319K. 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 78724 in Austin has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. 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.