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Austin, TX — ZIP 78731

Population: 27,507 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78731 (Austin, TX) is $1.04M — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.34M after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,729/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.04M

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.04M
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-7.6%
5-year appreciation
+0.6%
10-year appreciation
+64.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.27M
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.34M
Median list price
$1.35M
Median price per sqft
$493
1-year sale-price change
+7.6%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
154
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
91
1-year forecast
-3.8%
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,729/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
DOSS EL, HIGHLAND PARK EL, MURCHISON MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
147
Days with Moderate air quality
207
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
189,891
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
127,070

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (31 mi)
National parks include
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Bud Dryden Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+323 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
88.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
772,007
Average weekly wage
$1,802
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,700

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78731State medianUS median
Median home value$1.04M$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$1.34M$285,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,729/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 78731?
$1.04M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78731?
$1.34M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78731?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78731?
Typical rent: $1,729/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78731?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 78731 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78731?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78731?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78731?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78731?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78731 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78731?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78731?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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