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West Oak Hill

Texas · Austin · 19,926 residents · 8.942 sq mi
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The short version

West Oak Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $612,660. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up West Oak Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,926
Population density
2,228 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,260
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,318
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$612,660
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,068
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.9%
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(12,604)
Black3.2%(637)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(4,961)
Asian4.1%(809)
Other4.6%(915)
Diversity Score66.6%(13,279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(12,604)
Black3.2%(637)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(4,961)
Asian4.1%(809)
Other4.6%(915)
Diversity Score66.6%(13,279)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
14.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas?

West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas has about 19,926 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas earns about $116,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas expensive?

In West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $612,660, and the typical rent is about $2,068 a month.

How educated are people in West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas?

About 65.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas?

About 9.9% of people in West Oak Hill, Austin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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