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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 1,777. 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 rent 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
1,777
Neighborhood in
Austin
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$380,427
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,643
National
$949
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • 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
National
  • 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
$94,757
National
$55,322
Families with Children
15%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    13%
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