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Chestnut
  • Neighborhood in Austin, TX
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Neighborhood
Austin

Chestnut

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A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A
Chestnut is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas with a population of 2,495. Chestnut is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Chestnut offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chestnut there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Chestnut and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Chestnut are highly rated.
About Chestnut...
Population
2,495
Neighborhood in
Austin
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$489,338
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,558
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    664.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    181.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,631.4
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,081.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    181.3
    284

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$82,695
National
$69,021
Families with Children
15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    21%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    11%
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