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Travis County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Texas
  • 57 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Travis County is located in Texas with a population of 1,176,584. Travis County is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Travis County offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Travis County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Travis County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Travis County are highly rated.
    Population
    1,176,584

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $275,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,172
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Travis County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      214.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      82
      40.7
    • Robbery
      94.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      428.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,425.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      200.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Travis County

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,350
    National
    $55,322
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      Travis County Reviews

      57 reviews
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      There are a lot of great opportunities for employment, always events going on around the county and a very low crime rate. If you already own property in Travis County, it can be very profitable since the real estate market is high. This can make it a lot harder renting or trying to buy a house though. There are a number of higher education options, with campuses around the county. Traffic is generally pretty heavy, but more highways and toll roads are being built to help reduce the congestion.
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      I really love my community. Everyone who lives here is very friendly, and the school system is fantastic. There are so many things available to students, from tutoring to extracurriculars. The only drawback is the drastic increase in traffic these last few years because so many people are moving here. A drive that should take at most 15 minutes can take anywhere from a half hour to an hour and a half. If you're willing to sit through it, however, the benifits are worth it. There will also be a new road built in a few years to help with the high school traffic.
      I like how everyone is pretty friendly and neighbors are mutually helpful. One thing that could be better is driving- sometimes the traffic gets bad because people don’t follow the rules. Other than that, I think the environment and atmosphere of our town is wonderful and the kids have great opportunities to succeed.