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Brentwood

#15 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Austin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 3 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  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
    B
  12. Commute
    A
Brentwood is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas with a population of 7,497. Brentwood is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Brentwood offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Brentwood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Brentwood and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Brentwood are highly rated.
About Brentwood...
Population
7,497
Neighborhood in
Austin
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$410,160
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,336
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    72%
  • Own
    28%
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Brentwood Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    131.8
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    60.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    486.8
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,322.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    172.4
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$71,296
National
$55,322
Families with Children
14%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    13%
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Brentwood Reviews

3 reviews
The only complaint I would have is housing issues. New condos, restaurants, and houses being built in old neighborhoods drives up rent and will make it harder for me to find a place when I move out.
  • Sept 23 2016
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There are great schools and magnet programs in the area as well as many local businesses!
  • Oct 29 2015
  • Overall Experience
I haven't seen anything unusual in my neighborhood in the last year; it's very easy living.
  • Sept 23 2016
  • Crime & Safety