RANK #996 / 996 · POP 1,289,054 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -6.6%
Travis County, Texas, is perhaps best known as home to Austin, the state capital and a hub for music and culture. Located in Central Texas, it spans rolling hills to the west and fertile plains to the east, bisected by the Colorado River, which forms lakes like Lake Travis and Lake Austin. This geography contributes to abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, swimming, and boating in its 26 parks and preserves such as Hamilton Pool Preserve and Pace Bend Park. Commute times can vary, with public transportation options like Capital Metro buses and the MetroRail offering alternatives to driving, particularly for those traveling to downtown Austin.
Life in Travis County offers a blend of urban amenities and access to natural spaces. The county is served by several public school districts, including Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, and Lake Travis ISD. Recent economic developments show ongoing investment across various sectors. While the county has experienced a population boom, leading to increased pressure on infrastructure, efforts are underway to manage growth and ensure continued quality of life. The local economy is seeing activity in areas such as manufacturing, with new facilities being built, and continued development in commercial and residential construction.
Above national median
Prices declining
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks undervalued at 3.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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EdgeConneX Data Center Campus (AUS02)
EdgeConneX
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$440M | Under Construction |
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Civil and Family Courts Facility
Travis County
|
$333M | Completed |
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Central Health Capital Investments
Central Health
|
$290M | Proposed |
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East Blackland Solar Project (Pflugerville Solar Farm)
Duke Energy
|
$234M | Operating |
|
GFTX BESS Battery Storage Project
Giga Texas Energy LLC
|
$188M | Operating |
|
TX12 Silicon Hill Storage
Key Capture Energy
|
$150M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Travis County has a Boom Town Index score of 0/100, ranking #996 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.1% and a median household income of $92,731, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Travis County is $444,800 with median rent at $1,561/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2085, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.7% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.1%. Home values changed -6.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.16% of Travis County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.