Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin a good place to live?
Austin is a good place to live. Austin is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Austin is an urban core neighborhood. Austin has 11 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 19.9 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $54,360 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 12.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Austin are renters, with 67% of residents renting and 33% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Austin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Austin neighborhood guide.
Is Austin, IL a safe neighborhood?
Austin, IL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Austin?
The median home price in Austin is $286,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $57,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $60K a year to afford the median home price in Austin. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Austin is $54K.
What are the best public schools in Austin?
The best public schools that serve Austin are:
- Clark G R Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
- Douglass Academy High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 2.8.
- Lewis Elementary School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
What are the best private schools in Austin?
The best private schools that serve Austin are:
- Fenwick High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Grace Lutheran School has an A+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
- St Ferdinand Parish School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Austin, Chicago, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Austin, Chicago, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Austin, Chicago, IL are West Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, Cragin, Humboldt Park and Galewood.
