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Austin, Texas · ZIP 78744

Austin — ZIP 78744

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Austin (78744) scores 40/100 — 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 $329K.

40OUT 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 index57/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby24

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$329K
Median rent$1,443/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

$329K

Median Rent

$1,443/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

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
BLAZIER ELPK–061,275
57%
57%
SMITH ELPK–05566
52%
57%
PALM ELPK–05329
47%
52%
RODRIGUEZ ELPK–06372
42%
42%
WAYSIDE REAL LEARNING ACADEMYPK–05644
36%
46%
IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMYKG–05521
34%
58%
IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS COLLEGE PREPARATORY06–12689
32%
48%
NEWTON COLLINS ELPK–05600
32%
32%
WIDEN ELPK–06433
32%
37%
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - AUSTINPK–05374
32%
47%
KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP05–08393
29%
39%
HOUSTON ELPK–06496
26%
31%
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN06–12497
24%
37%
PEREZ ELPK–06460
23%
31%
HILLCREST ELPK–05376
22%
32%
WAYSIDE SCI-TECH MIDDLE AND H S06–12554
21%
32%
JOHN P OJEDA MIDDLE06–08759
20%
33%
KIPP PASEO PREPARATORY SCHOOL06–10436
18%
33%
KIPP AUSTIN OBRASPK–04373
18%
27%
LANGFORD ELPK–06391
17%
22%
KIPP AUSTIN BRAVE09–12490
14%
40%
MENDEZ MIDDLE07–08199
9%
23%
KIPP PASEO PRIPK–05560Not reportedNot reported
UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–KG246Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

51,069

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

33.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78744 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 78744 has a school score of 57/100. 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 78744 is approximately $329K. 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 78744 in Austin has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.