Travis County, Texas
Austin Real Estate and Local Guide
Fast-growing state capital known for its technology industry, the University of Texas, and a nationally recognized live-music scene Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Austin best.
About the area
Living in Austin, TX
Officially proclaimed the "Live Music Capital of the World" by the city in 1991.
The housing market
Homes in Austin
- About 44% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 44% of the housing stock is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $512,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Austin home
Texas State Capitol
State capitol building completed in 1888
University of Texas at Austin
Flagship public university with over 50,000 students
Paramount Theatre
Historic downtown performance venue opened in 1915
Zilker Park
Large park on Lady Bird Lake, home to Barton Springs Pool
Lady Bird Lake
Reservoir circled by the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
Neighborhoods
Austin areas to know
Clarksville
Freedmen's community founded in 1871 and a designated historic district
Hyde Park
Austin's first suburb, platted in 1891
Downtown Austin
Central business and entertainment district
South Congress
Eclectic shopping and dining strip south of the river
East Austin
Historically Hispanic and African American area east of Interstate 35
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.