Primary sources for Austin, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Austin, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Austin, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Austin, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Austin, TX
Electricity rates in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX ranks 6 of 108 Texas cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (42%). Austin, Texas has 967,862 residents in 440,294 households; 55.8% heat with electricity.
Households in Austin, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Austin on the map
Travis County, with Austin marked
Who supplies Austin
Travis County lists 4 utilities for Austin, TX, a city of 967,862: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Travis County page.
Housing and heating in Austin
Austin, TX: 136,960 of 466,428 homes were built before 1980 and 188,294 in 2000 or later. Austin, TX has 206,362 detached houses, 195,685 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 6,521 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Austin, TX
% of homes by decade built, Austin, TX
- 2pre-40
- 240s
- 450s
- 760s
- 1470s
- 1780s
- 1390s
- 1700s
- 2110s
- 320+
Heating fuel in Austin, TX
| Austin, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX, median year built | 1993 | 1997 | -4 years | 49 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, built before 1980 | 29.4% | 25.1% | +4.3 points | 56 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, built 2000 or later | 40.4% | 45.1% | -4.8 points | 49 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, detached houses | 44.2% | 52.3% | -8.0 points | 100 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 42.0% | 34.3% | +7.7 points | 6 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, mobile homes | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7 points | 72 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, renter households | 55.6% | 47.0% | +8.6 points | 9 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, median home value | $512,700 | $487,600 | +$25,100 | 7 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,655 | $1,669 | -$14 | 37 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, people per household | 2.14 | 2.28 | -0.14 | 107 of 108 |
Facts about Austin
- Residents of Austin, TX, ACS 2023
- 967,8624 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Austin, TX
- $91,46138 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Austin, TX
- 440,2942.20 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Austin, TX
- 44.4%195,678 owners and 244,616 renter households
- Housing units in Austin, TX
- 466,42826,134 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Austin, TX
- 55.8%245,620 of 440,294 homes
- Land area of Austin, TX
- 326.4 sq mi2,965.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Austin, TX
- 2.1%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $91,461 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Austin, TX
- 111NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 11.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Austin, TX
- 1993136,960 of 466,428 homes (29.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Austin, TX
- $512,700$1,655 gross rent a month, 3.87% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Austin
Compare Austin with nearby cities
| City near Austin, TX | Distance from Austin | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 967,862 | $91,461 | 1993 | $512,700 | 111 | 27.5% |
| Pflugerville, TX | 13.7 mi northeast | 65,162 (-902,700) | $112,656 (+$21,195) | 2004 (+11 yr) | $354,900 (-$157,800) | 96 (-15) | 22.2% (-5.3 pts) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 15.1 mi north | 77,474 (-890,388) | $123,972 (+$32,511) | 2004 (+11 yr) | $474,800 (-$37,900) | 105 (-6) | 27.8% (+0.3 pts) |
| Round Rock, TX | 16.7 mi north | 124,288 (-843,574) | $97,187 (+$5,726) | 2001 (+8 yr) | $383,700 (-$129,000) | 97 (-14) | 23.1% (-4.4 pts) |
| Leander, TX | 20.1 mi north | 67,880 (-899,982) | $140,180 (+$48,719) | 2012 (+19 yr) | $470,700 (-$42,000) | 81 (-30) | 27.8% (+0.3 pts) |
| Hutto, TX | 20.9 mi northeast | 32,188 (-935,674) | $115,149 (+$23,688) | 2008 (+15 yr) | $315,800 (-$196,900) | 69 (-42) | 15.7% (-11.8 pts) |
Who lives in Austin: income, cars, homes
In Austin, TX, 30,542 households own no vehicle and 221,354 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Austin, TX homes: 210,764 have 3+ bedrooms, 134,461 none or one, median 4.4 rooms. Of 568,845 workers in Austin, TX, 156,599 work from home, 334,635 drive alone, 11,797 ride transit and 13,504 walk. In Austin, TX, 112,441 of 236,873 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 223,219 households moved in since 2018 and 43,698 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Austin, TX, 76,083 of 440,294 households earn under $35,000, 107,610 $35,000-$75,000, 130,240 $75,000-$150,000 and 126,361 $150,000 or more. 116,068 residents of Austin, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.5.
Household income in Austin, TX
| Austin, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX, households under $35,000 | 17.3% | 62 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, households $150,000 or more | 28.7% | 29 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, residents below poverty | 12.3% | 49 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, median age | 34.5 | 63 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 45.2% | 102 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, households without a vehicle | 6.9% | 21 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 50.3% | 104 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, workers at home | 27.5% | 7 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, cost-burdened renters | 47.5% | 75 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, moved in since 2018 | 50.7% | 7 of 108 |
| Austin, TX, moved in before 2000 | 9.9% | 82 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Austin
Austin, TX: 440,294 households at $1,331 a year per home for electricity (Travis County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $586.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,655 a year per household.
| Group in Austin, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Austin, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX, all households | 440,294 | $1,331 | $586.0 million | 1.46% |
| Austin, TX, homeowners | 195,678 | $1,674 | $327.6 million | 1.83% |
| Austin, TX, renters | 244,616 | $947 | $231.7 million | 1.04% |
Outage risk around Austin
Austin, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 106 wind and 5 tornado, 11.5 per 100,000 residents of 967,862. Top gust near Austin, TX: 74 knots, 85 mph. Damage near Austin, TX: $7.8M.
Reports within 15 miles of Austin, TX
wind and tornado reports, Austin, TX
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- 10'16
- 16'17
- 7'18
- 9'19
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- 8'21
- 13'22
- 5'23
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- 6'25
| Austin, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX, 2015 | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| Austin, TX, 2016 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Austin, TX, 2017 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Austin, TX, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Austin, TX, 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Austin, TX, 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Austin, TX, 2021 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Austin, TX, 2022 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Austin, TX, 2023 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Austin, TX, 2024 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Austin, TX, 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Analyst note on Austin
Austin, TX counts 967,862 residents in 440,294 households, on 326.4 square miles. Household income in Austin, TX is $91,461; 195,678 of its 440,294 households own. 245,620 of the 440,294 occupied homes in Austin, TX heat with electricity.
Austin, TX has 466,428 housing units, 26,134 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Austin Energy, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Austin, TX. Austin, TX ranks 7 of 108 Texas cities for the highest median home value ($512,700).
Austin, TX ranks 7 of 108 Texas cities for people working from home (27.5% of workers). Austin, TX ranks 9 of 108 Texas cities for the share of renter households (56%).
ZIP codes in Austin
| ZIP area touching Austin, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Austin | Share of Austin's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 78744 (Austin, TX) | 77.3% | 5.5% |
| 78724 (Austin, TX) | 57.2% | 4.5% |
| 78730 (Austin, TX) | 89.3% | 4.2% |
| 78735 (Austin, TX) | 63.8% | 4.0% |
| 78759 (Austin, TX) | 88.9% | 4.0% |
| 78745 (Austin, TX) | 90.7% | 3.9% |
| 78617 (Austin, TX) | 19.3% | 3.9% |
| 78748 (Austin, TX) | 81.5% | 3.6% |
| 78750 (Austin, TX) | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| 78746 (Austin, TX) | 47.7% | 3.4% |
| 78753 (Austin, TX) | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| 78749 (Austin, TX) | 99.7% | 3.0% |
| 78717 (Austin, TX) | 71.6% | 2.9% |
| 78754 (Austin, TX) | 61.0% | 2.9% |
| 78758 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 2.8% |
| 78739 (Austin, TX) | 77.4% | 2.8% |
| 78726 (Austin, TX) | 76.2% | 2.8% |
| 78704 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 2.7% |
| 78731 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 2.7% |
| 78741 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 2.4% |
| 78727 (Austin, TX) | 99.5% | 2.4% |
| 78719 (Austin, TX) | 37.6% | 2.3% |
| 78729 (Austin, TX) | 72.6% | 2.2% |
| 78723 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| 78653 (Austin, TX) | 6.7% | 2.2% |
| 78747 (Austin, TX) | 28.2% | 2.0% |
| 78703 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 1.8% |
| 78702 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 1.6% |
| 78757 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 1.5% |
| 78732 (Austin, TX) | 34.1% | 1.4% |
| 78721 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| 78752 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
| 78728 (Austin, TX) | 38.8% | 0.9% |
| 78652 (Austin, TX) | 22.6% | 0.8% |
| 78751 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 0.8% |
| 78705 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 0.6% |
| 78756 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 0.5% |
| 78701 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 0.5% |
| 78722 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| 78712 (Austin, TX) | 100.0% | 0.2% |
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Questions on Austin
Austin: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Austin, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Travis County lists 4 utilities.
Austin: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Austin, TX: rank 4 of 108 by its 967,862 residents, rank 38 of 108 by $91,461 median income.
Austin: how many homes heat with electricity?
Austin, TX: 245,620 of 440,294 occupied homes, 55.8%; Travis County 56.0%.
Austin: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.1% of the $91,461 median income in Austin, TX.
Austin: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Austin, TX may be closed.
Austin: damaging storms reported nearby?
111 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Austin, TX, 2015 to 2025, 11.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Austin?
Austin, TX: median home built 1993; 136,960 of 466,428 homes (29.4%) predate 1980, 206,362 are detached and 195,685 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Austin, TX households have no car?
30,542 households; 221,354 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Austin, TX?
210,764 of 466,428 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.4 rooms.
How many people in Austin, TX work from home?
156,599 of 568,845 workers.