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Austin, Texas Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 656,562
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Texas | Austin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $114,000 | $173,000 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Texas | Austin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $1,309 | $1,535 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $422 | $517 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 34,600 | 24.9% |
| First Mortgage Only | 86,094 | 62.0% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 18,157 | 13.1% |
| Total | 138,851 | 100% |
Tenancy in Austin
| Owner-occupied homes | 138,851 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 155,005 |
| Homes for sale | 2,477 |
| Homes for rent | 14,732 |
| Total | 324,528 |
Age of Austin Residents
| Males | 29 |
|---|---|
| Females | 30 |
Income
| U.S. | Texas | Austin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $25,013 | $26,939 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $29,918 | $29,278 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $20,246 | $24,673 |
Males earn $4,605 (18.7%) more than Females in Austin.
Commuting in Austin
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 259,905 |
| Carpooled | 49,131 |
| Public Transit | 15,743 |
| Bicycle | 3,280 |
| Walking | 8,995 |
| Other Means | 4,026 |
| Total, Commuted | 341,080 |
| Worked from home | 12,029 |
| Total | 353,109 |
Time Spent Commuting in Austin
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 6,914 |
| 5-9 | 30,719 |
| 10-14 | 54,474 |
| 15-19 | 69,887 |
| 20-24 | 62,581 |
| 25-29 | 21,578 |
| 30-34 | 50,961 |
| 35-39 | 6,150 |
| 40-44 | 8,119 |
| 45-59 | 15,450 |
| 60-89 | 9,322 |
| Over 90 | 4,925 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 37,948 | 16.0% | 40,189 | 16.9% |
| Associate Degree | 11,212 | 4.7% | 8,851 | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 61,511 | 25.9% | 58,926 | 24.8% |
| Master's Degree | 23,568 | 9.9% | 23,667 | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10,260 | 4.3% | 6,492 | 2.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5,576 | 2.4% | 4,050 | 1.7% |
| Total (at least some college) | 150,075 | 63.3% | 142,175 | 66.2% |
| Total over 25 | 237,138 | 100% | 214,798 | 100% |
Comments on Austin
Latest comment on Austin
July 30th, 2008
it’s really hot here in the summer and nice in the winter
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July 30th, 2008
it’s really hot here in the summer and nice in the winter
– John
July 30th, 2008
really fun city home to UTexas
– John
July 24th, 2008
home to University of Texas with lots of live music and a young vibe. it’s more liberal here than in the rest of texas
– Unregistered User
July 11th, 2008
Austin has a great live music scene! You’ll find a stage in even the smallest coffee shop. It’s also home to the big music festival SXSW.
– Per