Travis County

TX · Pop. 86,364 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Travis County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 86,364.

$/Acre: $2,831

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 260 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 83.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax7.06%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$42,249

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,831

Median Home Price$383K

Acres for Sale3532

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season260 days

Annual Rainfall34.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,193 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K484

Property Crime /100K325

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate