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West Congress
  • Neighborhood in Austin, TX
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Neighborhood
Austin

West Congress

#38 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Austin
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    B+
West Congress is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas with a population of 2,891. West Congress is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in West Congress offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Congress there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in West Congress and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in West Congress are above average.
About West Congress...
Population
2,891
Neighborhood in
Austin
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$508,534
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,461
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    70%
  • Own
    30%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    259.9
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    130
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    909.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,963.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    324.9
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$59,562
National
$75,149
Families with Children
32%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    11%
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