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Manor.
About
Life in Manor
Living in Manor means you're getting the Austin growth story without the downtown price tag—yet. Your commute to Austin jobs typically runs about 31 minutes, and the tollway system makes getting around the metro area genuinely manageable, though you'll definitely need a car for daily life. The community skews young and family-oriented—nearly 31% of residents are under 18, and about half of households have kids, which means the schools matter here and the local culture centers on weekend activities like the Farmers Market and movie nights at Jennie Lane Park downtown.
Manor at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Foreign-Born
21.8%
Broadband Internet
87.7%
of households
Population Growth
+68.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Manor: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manor, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (49.2%), and 39.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.3%
of residents
65 and Older
3.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.8%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.92
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 14% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Manor
In Manor, rent runs 14% above the TX average, and home values are 23% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,763
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2015
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $308,262 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Manor and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Travis County, which includes Manor, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Manor: Travis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Travis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Manor is about 1% of Travis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Manor 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
Commute35.5 min avg
How Manor residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manor, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 32% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Manor runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
158.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,059.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Manor Police Department
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 Manor, 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.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Travis County, county-wide
Manor is about 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 Manor, 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
Manor is about 1% of Travis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manor has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
117
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
18
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
65
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 2.96" |
| Feb | 64°F | 43°F | 2.06" |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.15" |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 2.73" |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 4.86" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 2.98" |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 1.97" |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.32" |
| Sep | 90°F | 68°F | 2.97" |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 62°F | 41°F | 3.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manor
Uninsured
20.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Manor's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Pflugerville
Cross Creek Hospital
Psychiatric · 9.2 mi away · Austin
Dell Children's Medical Center
Childrens · ER available · 11.6 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.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manor
Manor's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Manor (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Austin
13.8 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
11.6 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 · 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
11.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 305 students · 63% graduate · median earnings $38,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 211 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 26% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (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, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manor
Manor has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
21 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayCities Near Manor
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Manor?
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Manor FAQ
Is Manor, Texas affordable?⌄
Manor's median rent is $1,594/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $84,529/year. Median home value is $347,900.
Is Manor, Texas safe?⌄
Manor's violent crime rate was 159 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1059 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Manor, Texas?⌄
Travis County, which includes Manor, 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 Manor, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Manor is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,594/month and median household income is $84,529/year. The median home value is $347,900. About 69% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manor, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Manor is 36 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