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December 2016
AFFORDABILITY REVIEW PROJECT: COUNCIL DISTRICT PROFILES
City AuditorCorrie Stokes
Deputy City AuditorJason Hadavi
As requested by City Council, the Office of the City Auditor conducted this special project to identify factors that
affect affordability for Austin residents. Demographic and expenditure information was summarized for each Council
district and the city overall in a series of profiles.
City of Austin, Office of the City Auditor
TeamNiki Raggi, Assistant City AuditorMary Dory, Auditor-in-ChargeCameron Lagrone, AuditorMichael McGill, Senior AuditorTope Eletu-Odibo, Senior InvestigatorEmily Hebert, Audit Intern
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For variable definitions, methodology, and a more extensive discussion of data sources, please see the last page of this report.
TERMINOLOGY AND DATA NOTES
These profiles often rely on medians rather than average estimates. Medians are the center point of the data, and thus are less affected by outliers (such as a few households with extremely high or low incomes). Averages, on the other hand, tend to be skewed towards large outliers. This means that medians are often a better choice for describing what is happening at the district level.
Medians versus Averages
Households and Families
HOUSEHOLDS
FAMILIES
A household is defined by the Census as an occupied housing unit. This means that a household can have many different compositions – it might be a single person living alone, a group of roommates, a married couple without children, or a family.
These profiles analyze income and expenditures (with the exception of child care) at the household level.
Families are a specific subset of households. The Census defines a family household as a household in which one or more persons are related to the householder by marriage, birth, or adoption.
Median Household Income versus Median Family Income
These profiles focus on median household income rather than median family income. Measures of family income are often higher than measures of household income. This is because many family households have two incomes, whereas households of single individuals (and therefore single incomes) are excluded from median family income by default. In comparison, the median household income is based on all households.
Median Household Income
LOWER
Median Family Income
HIGHER
Although median family income is important for many social service activities, we concluded that median household income was a more accurate reflection of income for the typical Austin household, and therefore the best measure for the districts and city as a whole.
Geography and Data Sources
The data used in these profiles reflect a combination of public and private sources. All data were estimated for 2015. GIS analysis was used to map the data and generate estimates at the Council district and city-wide level.
With the exception of property tax estimates and child care estimates, all data were estimated at the Census block group level. Property tax estimates were calculated by property and child care estimates are based on market rates for all of Travis County.
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CITY OF AUSTIN
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1.0%2.2%
5.3%9.7%
11.8%15.3%
19.4%9.9%
6.0%5.9%
6.6%6.9%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
5
8 3
1
2
10
6
7
4
9
9.2%
9.3%
9.7%
10.4%
10.8%
8% 9% 10% 11%
Health Care
Accommodation/Food Services
Retail Trade
Educational Services
Professional/Tech Services
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
$4,910 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Bill
2.36 2015 Average Household Size
$270,610 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$52,460 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
Black
Asian
Other
White47%
7%
7%
2%
Hispanic36%
17.6%
29.9%
5.1%
18.8%
16.2%
12.4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
855,136
356,998
183,564
943,555
395,686
201,371
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
Population Households Families
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITYWIDE PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY OF AUSTIN
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2015 Household Income Distribution
12.8%
9.7%
10.9%
14.4%
16.1%
12.0%12.8%
5.2%6.1%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
$52,460 2015 Median Household IncomeNote: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
2015 Average Annual Household Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
$50,580Annual Renter Spending:
$61,840Annual Owner Spending:
Housingby Renter $12,430
by Owner $23,690
Utilities $4,930
Food $9,020
Transportation $10,850
Health Care $4,370
Education & Retirement $8,980
Housing costs are the largest basic expense for most Austinites. Citywide, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
48%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 58,700 children under five in Austin.
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
43% Owner Households57% Renter Households
OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITYWIDE PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
1.1%2.7%
5.2%8.9%
10.9%15.0%
18.5%7.9%
6.4%7.0%
7.9%8.4%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$3,570 2015 Median Estimated Property Tax Bill
2.72 2015 Average Household Size
$193,650 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$39,790 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White23%
26%
3%
2%
Hispanic46%
8.1%
9.0%
9.3%
10.1%
12.1%
0% 10% 20%
Retail Trade
Educational Services
Health Care
Accommodation/Food Services
Construction
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
9.3%
19.1%
4.8%
20.5%
23.6%
22.8%
0% 10% 20% 30%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
83,695
30,37418,267
95,655
34,761
20,817
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Population Households Families
20152020
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
84,464
33,400
14,796
92,224
36,735
15,993
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
20152020
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016 3
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
2015 Average Annual HouseholdSpending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $8,840 71
by Owner $15,200 64
Utilities $3,440 70
Food $6,180 69
Transportation $7,460 69
Health Care 3,050 70
Education & Retirement $5,990 67
Austin Spending Index*
$34,960Annual Renter Spending:
$41,320Annual Owner Spending:
2015 Household Income Distribution
17.7%
12.5%13.1%
16.8%16.5%
11.1%
9.1%
1.9%1.2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
$39,790 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basicexpense for most Austinites. In District 1, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
42%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 7,070 children under five in District 1.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
47% Owner Households53% Renter Households
OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
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Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census blockNote: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
0.3%1.4%
4.0%8.1%
11.0%14.5%
19.2%9.0%
7.1%7.7%
8.5%9.2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$2,660 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Bill
3.11 2015 Average Household Size
$150,080 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$41,130 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
OtherWhite
20%
7%
1%
2%
Hispanic70%
6.7%
9.1%
11.0%
11.1%
12.9%
0% 10% 20%
Public Administration
Health Care
Construction
Retail Trade
Accommodation/Food Services
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
4.5%
14.8%
5.7%
20.5%
26.8%
27.7%
0% 10% 20% 30%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
86,998
27,96318,532
96,963
31,12320,585
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Population Households Families
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
5OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
2015 Average Annual HouseholdSpending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $8,770 71
by Owner $14,110 60
Utilities $3,400 69
Food $6,070 67
Transportation $7,400 68
Health Care $2,950 67
Education & Retirement $5,850 65
Austin Spending Index*
$34,440Annual Renter Spending:
$39,780Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
50% Owner Households50% Renter Households
2015 Household Income Distribution
12.7%13.1%
14.2%
20.1%20.2%
10.2%
7.1%
1.7%0.8%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
$41,130 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basicexpense for most Austinites.
In District 2, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
38%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 7,990 children under five in District 2.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
6OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
0.7%1.8%
3.9%6.8%
9.2%14.1%
22.1%14.9%
7.0%5.3%
6.7%7.6%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$3,540 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Bill
2.48 2015 Average Household Size
$224,850 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$29,430 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White25%
8%
3%
2%
Hispanic62%
8.6%
8.8%
9.4%
14.1%
14.6%
0% 10% 20%
Health Care
Retail Trade
Educational Services
Accommodation/Food Services
Construction
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
8.8%
19.7%
3.8%
17.9%
22.4%
27.4%
0% 10% 20% 30%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
84,464
33,400
14,796
92,224
36,735
15,993
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
7OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
2015 Average Annual HouseholdSpending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $6,230 50
by Owner $17,640 74
Utilities $2,610 53
Food $4,750 53
Transportation $5,650 52
Health Care $2,120 49
Education and Savings $4,330 48
Austin Spending Index*
$25,690Annual Renter Spending:$37,100Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
2015 Household Income Distribution23.7%
16.7%
18.2%17.4%
12.1%
5.9%4.9%
0.6% 0.5%0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
$29,430 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basic expense for most Austinites.
In District 3, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
65%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 6,430 children under five in District 3.*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and
represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
24% Owner Households
76% Renter Households
8OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
0.6%1.6%
3.8%7.6%
10.6%14.9%
20.4%8.0%
6.2%7.2%
9.1%9.9%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$3,090 2015 Median Estimated Property Tax Bill
2.90 2015 Average Household Size
$178,360 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$33,840 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White20%
10%3%
2%
Hispanic66%
6.9%
9.2%
9.4%
12.4%
21.0%
0% 10% 20% 30%
Educational Services
Administrative Services
Retail Trade
Accommodation/Food Services
Construction
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
6.8%
16.0%
4.1%
18.0%
24.5%
30.7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
82,873
28,55516,819
89,024
30,705
17,851
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
84,464
33,400
14,796
92,224
36,735
15,993
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
20152020
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
9OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
2015 Average Annual Household Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $7,240 58
by Owner $17,990 76
Utilities $2,950 60
Food $5,490 61
Transportation $6,390 59
Health Care $2,430 56
Education & Retirement $4,950 55
Austin Spending Index*
$29,450Annual Renter Spending:
$40,200Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
2015 Household Income Distribution18.9%
16.4%16.1%
16.4%16.0%
8.6%
5.8%
1.1% 0.5%0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
$33,840 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basicexpense for most Austinites.
In District 4, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
60%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 8,200 children under five in District 4.*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and
represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
28% Owner Households
72% Renter Households
10OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
1.3%2.8%
6.4%11.1%
12.2%17.3%
20.8%6.6%
4.6%5.0%
5.7%6.0%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
$4,350 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Bill
2.19 2015 Average Household Size
$233,290 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$59,000 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
Black
Asian
Other
White58%
4%
3%
3%
Hispanic33%
9.9%
9.9%
10.4%
10.4%
10.9%
0% 10% 20%
Accommodation/Food Services
Health Care
Educational Services
Professional/Tech Services
Retail Trade
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
14.8%
33.5%
6.4%
23.2%
16.3%
6.0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
91,482
41,571
20,855
103,462
47,307
23,482
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Population Households Families
20152020
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
11OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
5
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
2015 Average Annual HouseholdSpending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $12,300 99
by Owner $20,510 87
Utilities $4,770 97
Food $8,570 95
Transportation $10,480 97
Health Care $4,320 99
Education & Retirement $8,520 95
Austin Spending Index*
$48,960Annual Renter Spending:
$57,170Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
2015 Household Income Distribution
8.3% 8.3%
10.1%
15.0%
18.2%
16.7%15.7%
4.6%3.2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
$59,000 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basic expense for most Austinites.
In District 5, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
40%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 5,500 children under five in District 5.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
49% Owner Households51% Renter Households
12OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
12
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
0.9%2.1%
5.9%10.6%
13.9%16.8%
17.5%6.9%
5.7%6.4%
6.8%6.5%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$7,620 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Billˠ
2.28 2015 Average Household Size
$387,660 2015 Median AppraisedHome Valueˠ
$78,510 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White62%
5%
14%
3%
Hispanic16%
8.5%
10.5%
11.1%
11.1%
13.9%
0% 10% 20%
Educational Services
Health Care
Retail Trade
Manufacturing
Professional/Tech Services
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
20.5%
34.8%
5.9%
22.2%
13.0%
3.6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
88,927
38,875
22,037
98,511
43,434
24,360
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Population Households Families
20152020
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
ˠEstimated 2015 property taxes and appraisal values for all Council dis-tricts were calculated using Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) data. However, approximately half the residential properties in District 6 are located in the Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD). The median appraisal value of District 6 residential properties using both TCAD and WCAD data was $304,835 in 2015. Testing indicated that the median estimated property tax bill for all residential properties in District 6 is about $6,540.
13OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
6
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
2015 Average Annual Household Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $14,550 117
by Owner $30,990 131
Utilities $6,230 127
Food $11,410 127
Transportation $13,850 128
Health Care $5,630 129
Education & Retirement $11,760 131
Austin Spending Index*
$63,430Annual Renter Spending:
$79,870Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
2015 Household Income Distribution
4.7%5.5%
7.7%
11.2%
17.7%16.8%
19.8%
8.1% 8.5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
$78,510 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basicexpense for most Austinites.
In District 6, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
53%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 5,810 children under five in District 6.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
44% Owner Households56% Renter Households
14OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
14
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
1.3%2.5%
5.5%11.0%
12.4%17.1%
22.3%7.6%
4.0%4.6%
5.6%6.1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$4,970 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Bill
2.06 2015 Average Household Size
$264,140 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$55,750 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White55%
8%
10%
3%
Hispanic24%
8.1%
9.7%
9.8%
10.5%
13.2%
0% 10% 20%
Manufacturing
Health Care
Retail Trade
Educational Services
Professional/Tech Services
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
18.2%
34.1%
6.5%
19.7%
15.3%
6.2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
85,639
41,296
19,083
93,278
45,260
20,617
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
15OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
2015 Average Annual Household Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $10,930 88
by Owner $22,760 96
Utilities $4,490 91
Food $8,200 91
Transportation $9,900 91
Health Care $4,030 92
Education & Retirement $8,150 91
Austin Spending Index*
$45,700Annual Renter Spending:
$57,530Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
2015 Household Income Distribution
8.6%8.4%
11.4%
15.7%
18.8%
14.3%15.1%
5.3%
2.4%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
$55,750 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basic expense for most Austinites.
In District 7, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
52%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 5,190 children under five in District 7.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
40% Owner Households60% Renter Households
16OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
16
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
1.1%2.1%
6.2%12.2%
14.8%16.8%
14.3%5.3%
5.7%7.6%
7.4%6.5%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$6,650 2015 Median Estimated Property Tax Bill
2.47 2015 Average Household Size
$346,380 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$94,240 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White69%
2%
8%
3%
Hispanic18%
9.1%
9.5%
10.6%
10.7%
15.7%
0% 10% 20%
Health Care
Retail Trade
Manufacturing
Educational Services
Professional/Tech Services
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
25.0%
41.2%
5.3%
16.7%
9.1%
2.7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
86,855
35,080
22,272
94,818
38,292
24,220
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
84,464
33,400
14,796
92,224
36,735
15,993
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
20152020
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
17OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
2015 Average Annual Household Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $18,510 149
by Owner $30,860 130
Utilities $7,510 152
Food $13,700 152
Transportation $16,780 155
Health Care $7,220 165
Education & Retirement $15,070 168
Austin Spending Index*
$78,790Annual Renter Spending:
$91,140Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
2015 Household Income Distribution
4.3% 4.5% 4.4%
9.5%
15.6%
14.4%
20.3%
12.6%14.4%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
$94,240 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basic expense for most Austinites. In District 8, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
40%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 5,670 children under five in District 8.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
63% Owner Households37% Renter Households
18OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
18
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
0.6%1.2%
3.6%6.9%
7.9%11.4%
23.9%28.4%
8.2%2.0%
2.6%3.2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$8,530 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Bill
1.83 2015 Average Household Size
$457,450 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$39,230 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White66%
3%
10%
3%
Hispanic18%
8.3%
8.9%
9.3%
14.5%
19.1%
0% 10% 20% 30%
Health Care
Retail Trade
Accommodation/Food Services
Professional/Tech Services
Educational Services
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
31.1%
39.3%
3.6%
14.3%
7.3%
4.4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
78,670
39,217
9,610
87,079
43,864
10,619
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
20152020
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
19OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
2015 Average Annual Household Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $11,210 90
by Owner $26,340 111
Utilities $4,100 83
Food $7,790 86
Transportation $9,210 85
Health Care $3,430 78
Education & Retirement $7,540 84
Austin Spending Index*
$43,280Annual Renter Spending:
$58,410Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
2015 Household Income Distribution
25.9%
10.0%9.3%
13.6%12.2%
9.1%11.0%
3.4%5.5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
$39,230 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basic expense for most Austinites. In District 9, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
57%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 2,510 children under five in District 9.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
20OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
26% Owner Households
74% Renter Households
20
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 10
*Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-Hispanic.
2.1%4.1%
8.4%13.6%
14.1%13.9%
16.0%6.1%
5.0%6.0%
5.7%5.0%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
85+75 - 8465 - 7455 - 6445 - 5435 - 4425 - 3420 - 2415 - 1910 - 14
5 - 90 - 4
2015 Population by Age
2015 Race and Hispanic Origin*
$9,810 2015 Median EstimatedProperty Tax Bill
2.09 2015 Average Household Size
$522,270 2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
$83,890 2015 Median HouseholdIncome
Black
Asian
Other
White77%
2%
9%
2%
Hispanic10%
8.9%
9.2%
10.3%
12.4%
18.7%
0% 10% 20%
Manufacturing
Retail Trade
Health Care
Educational Services
Professional/Tech Services
2015 Employed Population 16+ by Industry, Top 5
34.2%
40.9%
3.8%
13.4%
6.3%
1.3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School or Equivalent
Less than High School
2015 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 - 2020 Demographic Trends
NOTE: The Census Bureau defines a household as an occupied housing unit. Families are a subset of households, in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
85,533
40,669
21,293
92,540
44,206
22,827
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Population Households Families
2015 Estimate
2020 Projection
21OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
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1
2015 Median Household Income
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 10
2015 Average Annual Household Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
Housingby Renter $20,050 161
by Owner $35,190 149
Utilities $7,720 157
Food $14,380 160
Transportation $17,240 159
Health Care $7,470 171
Education & Retirement $15,810 176
Austin Spending Index*
$82,670Annual Renter Spending:
$97,810Annual Owner Spending:
2015 Household Income Distribution
7.5%5.8%
7.4%
10.8%
14.2%
10.3%
14.1%
9.9%
20.0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
$83,890 2015 Median Household Income
Housing costs are the largest basic expense for most Austinites. In District 10, renters spend less on average on housing costs than homeowners.
43%
Child care is another major expense for some Austinites.
There are approximately 4,270 children under five in District 10.
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
55% Owner Households45% Renter Households
22OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR - AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 PROFILE, DECEMBER 2016
DATA SOURCE: Office of the City Auditor analysis of Esri Business Analyst 2015 estimates based on public and private data sources, including the U.S. Census. Exceptions are property tax data (which were based on data obtained from the Central Appraisal Districts) and child care expenditure data (which were based on data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0.00 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
County Boundary
In 2015, the average cost per child of full-time child care in Travis County was . $7,720
21
†Based on Census Bureau methodology, people who identify their or-igin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race. White, Black, Asian, and other populations included here are non-hispanic.
Population by Age
Race and Hispanic Origin†
2015-2020 Annual Growth Rate
Demographic Trends
NOTE: Based on Census Bureau methodology, families are households in which there is at least one person present who is related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption.
2015 Average Annual AmountSpent on Child Care
2015 Median Amount Spent on Property Tax
2015 Average Household Size
2015 Median AppraisedHome Value
2015 Median HouseholdIncome
METHODOLOGY
Data Source
Additional data source information:• Demographic and expenditure estimates were developed using Esri Business Analyst block group level data for 2015. The data were
apportioned to the relevant geographic boundaries. • Appraised home values and estimated property taxes for 2015 were obtained from the Travis Central Appraisal District. This
information is publicly available, but the Office of the City Auditor appreciates the assistance of the Chief Appraiser in supplying the data in a centralized format. Estimated property taxes take into account all applicable exemptions and freeze ceilings. Information from the Williamson Central Appraisal District was also used to estimate home values and property taxes in District 6.
• Estimated child care costs used in the profiles is based on 2015 market rate data collected for the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey.
The Office of the City Auditor (OCA) Affordability Review project summarizes demographic and expenditure information at the city-wide level and for each of the ten City Council districts. All data is for 2015. Data for property tax data and for child care expenditures were derived from publically available data, as explained in more detail below. All other data were derived from a private dataset, Esri Business Analyst. OCA utilized Esri Business Analyst due to the need for demographic and expenditure data that were recent, accurate, and geographically precise. Esri Business Analyst data is derived from public and private sources, which are combined and forecasted through various statistical modeling techniques. Data sources used by Esri Business Analyst include the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Census, the Internal Revenue Service, the Postal Service, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as well as a variety of privately developed databases.
Expenditure Variable - DefinitionsHousing Costs, Owner: Includes mortgage interest, mortgage principal, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, ground rent, maintenance and remodeling services, maintenance and remodeling materials, and property management and security costs.
Housing Costs, Renter: Includes rent, rent received as pay, renters’ insurance, maintenance and repair services, and maintenance and repair materials.
Utilities: Includes electricity, natural gas, phone services, and water and other public services.
Food: Includes expenditures on food at home and food away from home. Spending on alcoholic beverages is excluded.
Transportation: Includes vehicle purchases, vehicle finance charges, gasoline and motor oil, maintenance and repairs, vehicle insurance, public transportation, and vehicle rental, leases, licenses, and other charges.
Health Care: Includes health insurance, medical services, drugs, and medical supplies.
Education and Retirement: Includes tuition, fees, textbooks, supplies, and equipment for educational pursuits, as well as all Social Security contributions paid by employees, employee contributions to pension programs, and retirement programs for the self-employed.
Expenditure Variable - Methodology
Housing CostsAverage housing costs were calculated by dividing the total housing expenditures by the relevant number of housing units. Average housing costs for owners were divided by the total number of owner-occupied housing units for the designated area, while average housing costs for renters were divided by the total number of renter-occupied housing units for the designated area.Child CareThe expenditure data used in our other analyses did not allow us to estimate child care costs by household. For a household-level analysis, we used Travis County data from the 2015 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey. The average daily cost of full-time care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers was multiplied by 250, which was the number of days we estimated that full-time care was required per year. All Other ExpendituresAverage expenditures for all other variables were calculated by dividing the total expenditures for that category over the total number of households in the designated area.
Average expenditure estimates were used because individual household-level expenditure data is not available. Therefore, median expenditures could not be calculated.
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Average Annual Spending on Affordability Cost Drivers
*Austin Spending Potential Index: The Austin SPI is house-hold-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a citywide average of 100. If the index is greater than 100, district residents spend more on average on that product or service than the average Austinite.
2015 Household Income Distribution
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
Housingby Owner
by Renter
Utilities
Food
Transportation
Health Care
Education and Savings
Austin Spending Index*
Annual Renter Spending:
Annual Owner Spending:
Note: the median 2015 household income for the City of Austin was $52,458.
2015 Median Household Income by Census Block Group$0 - $15,993
$15,994 - $34,022
$34,023 - $52,458
$52,459 - $83,843
$83,844 - $134,691
$134,692 - $200,001.00
No household data in Census block
2015 Median Household Income
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