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Hornsby Bend.
Hornsby Bend is an unincorporated community in Travis County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend is a community of 12,021 people in Texas. The median household income is $89,614, median rent runs about $2,147 per month, and median home values are around $315,000. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hornsby Bend at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Foreign-Born
22.6%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics22.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hornsby Bend: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hornsby Bend, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (66.9%), and 47.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
6.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.6%
of households
Married Couples
48.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 53% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Hornsby Bend
In Hornsby Bend, rent runs 53% above the TX average, and home values are 11% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,801
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Hornsby Bend and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Travis County, which includes Hornsby Bend, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Hornsby Bend: Travis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Travis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hornsby Bend is less than 1% of Travis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hornsby Bend Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute33.7 min avg
How Hornsby Bend residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hornsby Bend, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 28% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Travis County Sheriff's Office, which covers Hornsby Bend, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
319.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,291.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Travis County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Travis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Travis County, which includes Hornsby Bend, the most common type is drought, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Drought | $5.0M |
| 2024 | 16 | Drought | $5.0M |
| 2023 | 28 | Hail | $355.6M |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | $113,000 |
| 2021 | 20 | Hail | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 15 | Hail | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 12 | Flash Flood | $27,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Travis County, county-wide
Hornsby Bend is less than 1% of Travis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, which includes Hornsby Bend, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Travis County, county-wide
Hornsby Bend is less than 1% of Travis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hornsby Bend has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
124
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
33
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 38°F | 2.82" |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 73°F | 49°F | 2.90" |
| Apr | 80°F | 56°F | 2.39" |
| May | 87°F | 65°F | 5.00" |
| Jun | 93°F | 72°F | 3.37" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.16" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.47" |
| Sep | 91°F | 67°F | 3.03" |
| Oct | 83°F | 57°F | 4.25" |
| Nov | 72°F | 47°F | 2.68" |
| Dec | 64°F | 40°F | 2.61" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hornsby Bend
Uninsured
19.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hornsby Bend's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dell Children's Medical Center
Childrens · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Austin
Cross Creek Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.4 mi away · Austin
St David's Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Austin
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hornsby Bend (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Austin
9.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 42,855 students · in-state tuition $11,656 · 85% graduate · median earnings $81,694 (10 yrs after entry)
Austin Community College District
9.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 30,189 students · in-state tuition $2,550 · 18% graduate · median earnings $47,658 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,493 students · in-state tuition $51,890 · 63% graduate · median earnings $64,695 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,005 students · in-state tuition $26,709 · 35% graduate · median earnings $46,645 (10 yrs after entry)
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
9.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 305 students · 63% graduate · median earnings $38,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
18 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayCities Near Hornsby Bend
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hornsby Bend FAQ
Is Hornsby Bend, Texas affordable?⌄
Hornsby Bend's median rent is $2,147/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $89,614/year. Median home value is $314,900.
Is Hornsby Bend, Texas safe?⌄
Hornsby Bend is policed by the Travis County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 319 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1291 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hornsby Bend, Texas?⌄
Travis County, which includes Hornsby Bend, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hornsby Bend, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Hornsby Bend is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,147/month and median household income is $89,614/year. The median home value is $314,900. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hornsby Bend, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Hornsby Bend is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from