Austin, TX
Population 967,862 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. Moving to or from Austin? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
967,862
Cost of living (RPP)
98.066
Annual avg temp
70°F
Typical home
$508,530
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $91,461 |
| Median age | 34.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $512,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,655/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.2 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 98.066 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 82.044, goods 93.757, services 120.361. Source: BEA, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
70°F
January low
42°F
July high
97°F
Annual snow
0.2"
Annual precipitation 36.3". Station: AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY, TX US (1.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$508,530
ZHVI YoY
-5.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,542/mo
ZORI YoY
-2.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Austin-Round Rock, TX
Total employment (MSA)
1,235,440
Median wage (annual)
$50,070
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 160,480 | $44,250 |
| Management Occupations | 121,080 | $120,430 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 115,170 | $38,390 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 115,080 | $30,040 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 99,680 | $77,510 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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