Austin, Texas · ZIP 78729

Austin — ZIP 78729

Austin (78729) scores 46/100 — 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 $433K.

Overall NeighborScore

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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 index69/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100

Typical home value$433K

Median rent$1,365/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

$433K

Median Rent

$1,365/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 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
JOLLYVILLE EL	PK–05	638	48%	64%
POND SPRINGS EL	PK–05	532	48%	66%
MCNEIL H S	09–12	2,660	46%	65%
FOREST NORTH EL	PK–05	319	42%	57%
DEERPARK MIDDLE	06–08	916	40%	54%
LIVE OAK EL	PK–05	391	36%	60%

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

30,440

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

39%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78729 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 78729 has a school score of 69/100. 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 78729 is approximately $433K. 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 78729 in Austin has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.