Buying Property in Austin as a Foreigner
Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Austin aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Austin, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Hill ReserveHood | $349,146 | 4.9% | 70 | 23 | 13 |
| Pioneer Crossing EastHood | $349,146 | 4.9% | 53 | 23 | 13 |
| Pecan Springs SpringdaleHood | $599,822 | 3.7% | 61 | 36 | 46 |
| Parmer Crossing at Lakeline StationHood | $593,074 | 3.2% | 58 | 31 | 90 |
| Parker LaneHood | $332,401 | 5.0% | 49 | 24 | 46 |
| Palomino ParkHood | $854,746 | 5.0% | 70 | 30 | 46 |
| Onion Creek ForestHood | $392,883 | 4.4% | 60 | 40 | 46 |
| Old West AustinHood | $1,351,599 | 2.3% | 57 | 26 | 46 |
| Northwest HillsHood | $1,049,688 | 1.8% | 44 | 34 | 46 |
| North StarHood | $399,381 | 4.5% | 53 | 28 | 46 |
| North Shoal CreekHood | $719,786 | 3.1% | 63 | 35 | 46 |
| Northridge ParkHood | $384,886 | 5.1% | 58 | 22 | 46 |
| North LoopHood | $619,316 | 3.3% | 41 | 24 | 46 |
| North LamarHood | $359,893 | 4.2% | 60 | 26 | 46 |
| North CrossingHood | $614,817 | 2.7% | 55 | 35 | 46 |
| North Cat MountainHood | $1,049,688 | 1.8% | 74 | 34 | 46 |
| North Austin Civic AssociationHood | $399,381 | 4.5% | 61 | 28 | 46 |
| MuellerHood | $599,822 | 3.7% | 49 | 36 | 46 |
| Mountain RidgeHood | $614,817 | 2.7% | 54 | 35 | 46 |
| MontopolisHood | $332,401 | 5.0% | 58 | 24 | 11 |
| MLK-183Hood | $498,852 | 4.4% | 69 | 19 | 46 |
| MLKHood | $498,852 | 4.4% | 57 | 19 | 46 |
| MetCenterHood | $280,000 | — | 33 | 3 | 11 |
| Medical DistrictHood | $540,839 | 6.4% | 56 | 28 | 46 |
| Meadows at Trinity CrossingHood | $384,886 | 5.1% | 74 | 22 | 46 |
| McKinneyHood | $392,883 | 4.4% | 62 | 40 | 11 |
| MartinshoreHood | $392,883 | 4.4% | 77 | 40 | 46 |
| Lost CreekHood | $834,752 | 2.5% | 70 | 24 | 46 |
| Loma VistaHood | $384,886 | 5.1% | 64 | 22 | 13 |
| Little TexasHood | $470,860 | 3.8% | 53 | 46 | 46 |
| Lamplight VillageHood | $434,871 | 3.7% | 57 | 19 | 90 |
| LakeshoreHood | $332,401 | 5.0% | 48 | 24 | 46 |
| La CostaHood | $412,378 | 4.6% | 49 | 19 | 46 |
| JollyvilleHood | $460,863 | 3.6% | 57 | 27 | 90 |
| Indian OaksHood | $460,863 | 3.6% | 55 | 27 | 90 |
| Ideal PlaceHood | $619,316 | 3.3% | 53 | 24 | 46 |
| HollyHood | $644,809 | 3.8% | 63 | 34 | 46 |
| High PointeHood | $359,893 | 4.2% | 65 | 26 | 52 |
| Highland HillsHood | $1,049,688 | 1.8% | 53 | 34 | 46 |
| HighlandHood | $412,378 | 4.6% | 63 | 19 | 46 |
| Heritage HillsHood | $359,893 | 4.2% | 72 | 26 | 46 |
| Hardrock CanyonHood | $614,817 | 2.7% | 53 | 35 | 46 |
| Grooms AdditionHood | $304,410 | 7.2% | 50 | 22 | 46 |
| GracywoodsHood | $399,381 | 4.5% | 57 | 28 | 52 |
| GovalleHood | $498,852 | 4.4% | 55 | 19 | 46 |
| Glen RidgeHood | $709,789 | 3.0% | 59 | 18 | 46 |
| Georgian AcresHood | $412,378 | 4.6% | 53 | 19 | 46 |
| GatewayHood | $614,817 | 2.7% | 40 | 35 | 46 |
| Garrison ParkHood | $470,860 | 3.8% | 57 | 46 | 46 |
| GalindoHood | $834,752 | 2.7% | 48 | 43 | 46 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3 | 3.9 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 26.4 | 4.1 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 27.4 | 4.4 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 26.3 |
Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 4.5 |
| -1.8% |
| 2020 | 26.9 | 4.5 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 28.3 | 4.2 | — |
