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Travis County
  • County in Texas

Report Card

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A+
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade A
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Travis County is located in Texas with a population of 1,289,054. Travis County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Travis County, most residents own their homes. In Travis County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Travis County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Travis County are highly rated.

About

Population
1,289,054

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$444,800
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,561
National
$1,268
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Travis County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    214.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    82
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    94.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    428.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,425.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    200.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    20%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

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Travis County Reviews

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