Best suburbs in Austin
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- Population: 13,941
- Median home value: $338,000
- Median rental price: $1,384
- Top schools nearby: Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), BASIS Austin Primary (grade A), Pearson Ranch Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $338,000
- Median rental price: $1,384
- Top schools nearby: Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), BASIS Austin Primary (grade A), Pearson Ranch Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#14. Wells Branch, Texas
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- Population: 14,997
- Median home value: $358,600
- Median rental price: $1,648
- Top schools nearby: Bear Creek Elementary School (grade A), Valor South Austin (grade A−), University of Texas Elementary Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Headwaters School (grade A+), Regents School of Austin (grade A+), Austin Waldorf School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $358,600
- Median rental price: $1,648
- Top schools nearby: Bear Creek Elementary School (grade A), Valor South Austin (grade A−), University of Texas Elementary Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Headwaters School (grade A+), Regents School of Austin (grade A+), Austin Waldorf School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#13. Buda, Texas
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- Population: 71,788
- Median home value: $361,700
- Median rental price: $1,575
- Top schools nearby: Meridian World School (grade A+), Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), Monta Jane Akin El (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brentwood Christian School (grade A+), Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+), Round Rock Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $361,700
- Median rental price: $1,575
- Top schools nearby: Meridian World School (grade A+), Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), Monta Jane Akin El (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brentwood Christian School (grade A+), Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+), Round Rock Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#12. Georgetown, Texas
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- Population: 3,672
- Median home value: $657,700
- Median rental price: $1,661
- Top schools nearby: Vandegrift High School (grade A+), Lake Travis High School (grade A), Canyon Ridge Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+), Austin Tennis Academy College Prep (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $657,700
- Median rental price: $1,661
- Top schools nearby: Vandegrift High School (grade A+), Lake Travis High School (grade A), Canyon Ridge Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+), Austin Tennis Academy College Prep (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#11. Hudson Bend, Texas
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- Population: 64,528
- Median home value: $321,200
- Median rental price: $1,677
- Top schools nearby: Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), BASIS Austin Primary (grade A), Pearson Ranch Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), Griffin School (grade A+), Brentwood Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $321,200
- Median rental price: $1,677
- Top schools nearby: Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), BASIS Austin Primary (grade A), Pearson Ranch Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), Griffin School (grade A+), Brentwood Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#10. Pflugerville, Texas
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- Population: 62,491
- Median home value: $412,000
- Median rental price: $1,802
- Top schools nearby: Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), Monta Jane Akin El (grade A), Stiles Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+), Round Rock Christian Academy (grade A), St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $412,000
- Median rental price: $1,802
- Top schools nearby: Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), Monta Jane Akin El (grade A), Stiles Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+), Round Rock Christian Academy (grade A), St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#9. Leander, Texas
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- Population: 5,300
- Median home value: $550,500
- Median rental price: $2,184
- Top schools nearby: Liberal Arts & Science Academy (grade A+), Richards School for Young Women Leaders (grade A+), Bowie High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Headwaters School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $550,500
- Median rental price: $2,184
- Top schools nearby: Liberal Arts & Science Academy (grade A+), Richards School for Young Women Leaders (grade A+), Bowie High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Headwaters School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#8. Shady Hollow, Texas
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- Population: 2,505
- Median home value: $731,800
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Lake Travis High School (grade A), Bee Cave Middle School (grade A), Lakeway Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Austin Tennis Academy College Prep (grade A+), Austin Waldorf School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $731,800
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Lake Travis High School (grade A), Bee Cave Middle School (grade A), Lakeway Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Austin Tennis Academy College Prep (grade A+), Austin Waldorf School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#7. The Hills, Texas
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- Population: 8,771
- Median home value: $627,200
- Median rental price: $1,787
- Top schools nearby: Sycamore Springs Elementary School (grade A+), Sycamore Springs Middle School (grade A), Lake Travis High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Regents School of Austin (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $627,200
- Median rental price: $1,787
- Top schools nearby: Sycamore Springs Elementary School (grade A+), Sycamore Springs Middle School (grade A), Lake Travis High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Regents School of Austin (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#6. Bee Cave, Texas
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- Population: 18,835
- Median home value: $636,700
- Median rental price: $2,563
- Top schools nearby: Lake Travis High School (grade A), Bee Cave Middle School (grade A), New Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Regents School of Austin (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $636,700
- Median rental price: $2,563
- Top schools nearby: Lake Travis High School (grade A), Bee Cave Middle School (grade A), New Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School (grade A+), Regents School of Austin (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#5. Lakeway, Texas
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- Population: 76,344
- Median home value: $427,800
- Median rental price: $1,677
- Top schools nearby: Westwood High IB World School (grade A+), Vandegrift High School (grade A+), Round Rock High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Brentwood Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $427,800
- Median rental price: $1,677
- Top schools nearby: Westwood High IB World School (grade A+), Vandegrift High School (grade A+), Round Rock High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Brentwood Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#4. Cedar Park, Texas
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- Population: 3,360
- Median home value: $1,425,700
- Median rental price: $1,566
- Top schools nearby: Liberal Arts & Science Academy (grade A+), Westlake High School (grade A+), Eanes Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $1,425,700
- Median rental price: $1,566
- Top schools nearby: Liberal Arts & Science Academy (grade A+), Westlake High School (grade A+), Eanes Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#3. West Lake Hills, Texas
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- Population: 1,514
- Median home value: $1,704,500
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Liberal Arts & Science Academy (grade A+), Westlake High School (grade A+), Eanes Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $1,704,500
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Liberal Arts & Science Academy (grade A+), Westlake High School (grade A+), Eanes Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Stephen's Episcopal School (grade A+), Austin Peace Academy (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#2. Rollingwood, Texas
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- Population: 22,282
- Median home value: $411,500
- Median rental price: $1,975
- Top schools nearby: Round Rock High School (grade A+), Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), Monta Jane Akin El (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Brentwood Christian School (grade A+), Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $411,500
- Median rental price: $1,975
- Top schools nearby: Round Rock High School (grade A+), Chaparral Star Academy (grade A+), Monta Jane Akin El (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Brentwood Christian School (grade A+), Hill Country Christian School of Austin (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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