Travis County, TX Eviction Risk
21 cities · 1,083,116 residents · Avg 4.9/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.9Avg score
5.9Highest city
3.4Lowest city
30.5%Rent burden
$2,133Median rent
D+45.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Travis County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wells Branch, TX | 13,523 | $1,544 | 31.8% | 5.9 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | 979,539 | $1,729 | 29.1% | 5.7 |
| 3 | San Leanna, TX | 1,047 | $1,837 | 37.4% | 5.7 |
| 4 | Steiner Ranch, TX | 18,619 | $1,955 | 43.6% | 5.5 |
| 5 | Manor, TX | 18,603 | $1,594 | 37.4% | 5.4 |
| 6 | Hornsby Bend, TX | 12,367 | $2,147 | 28.1% | 5.4 |
| 7 | Hudson Bend, TX | 4,127 | $1,582 | 33.7% | 5.3 |
| 8 | West Lake Hills, TX | 3,285 | $3,501 | 44.0% | 5.3 |
| 9 | Jonestown, TX | 2,535 | $2,515 | 19.5% | 5.3 |
| 10 | Volente, TX | 784 | $1,219 | 26.7% | 5.3 |
| 11 | Creedmoor, TX | 518 | — | 42.5% | 5.2 |
| 12 | Shady Hollow, TX | 5,709 | — | — | 5.0 |
| 13 | Webberville, TX | 439 | $1,275 | 18.3% | 4.9 |
| 14 | Sunset Valley, TX | 814 | $3,501 | 14.2% | 4.7 |
| 15 | Barton Creek, TX | 3,440 | $2,268 | 18.5% | 4.4 |
| 16 | Manchaca, TX | 2,171 | $2,591 | 22.9% | 4.4 |
| 17 | Garfield, TX | 1,926 | — | — | 4.4 |
| 18 | Mustang Ridge, TX | 1,750 | $1,368 | 22.3% | 4.4 |
| 19 | Rollingwood, TX | 1,316 | $3,501 | 21.6% | 4.3 |
| 20 | Lost Creek, TX | 954 | $2,833 | 43.8% | 4.0 |
| 21 | Lago Vista, TX | 9,650 | $1,436 | 43.5% | 3.4 |
About Travis County
Travis County spans 21 cities serving approximately 1,083,116 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.9/10. The county voted Democratic by 45.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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