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Living in
Steiner Ranch.
Steiner Ranch 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 Steiner Ranch
This is a solidly affluent, family-oriented planned community about 18 miles northwest of downtown Austin where you're paying for both new construction and proximity to the state capital without living in the city itself. The median household income here is $190,523, and median home values sit around $826,500—so you're looking at a high cost of entry, though the 3.5% unemployment rate and strong professional workforce (mostly private sector workers with a notable contingent of self-employed residents) suggest the earning power is real. Steiner Ranch skews heavily toward married couples with kids: roughly 69% of households are married-couple families, and about half of all households have children under 18, which shapes everything from the school quality (three elementary schools, a middle school, and access to Vandegrift High School) to the neighborhood vibe and weekend activities.
Steiner Ranch at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Foreign-Born
14.8%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics14.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Steiner Ranch: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Steiner Ranch, the largest foreign-born group is from India (33.2%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.2%
of residents
65 and Older
9.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
52.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
66.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
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 39% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Steiner Ranch
In Steiner Ranch, rent runs 39% above the TX average, and home values are 191% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
44.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
70.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Steiner Ranch and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Travis County, which includes Steiner Ranch, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Steiner Ranch: Travis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Travis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Steiner Ranch is about 1% of Travis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Steiner Ranch 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
Commute29.8 min avg
How Steiner Ranch residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Steiner Ranch, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 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 Steiner Ranch, 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 Steiner Ranch, 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.
12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Travis County, county-wide
Steiner Ranch 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 Steiner Ranch, 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
Steiner Ranch is about 1% of Travis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Steiner Ranch has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 42°F | 2.64" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 73°F | 52°F | 2.88" |
| Apr | 80°F | 59°F | 2.42" |
| May | 87°F | 67°F | 5.04" |
| Jun | 93°F | 73°F | 3.68" |
| Jul | 97°F | 75°F | 1.96" |
| Aug | 98°F | 75°F | 2.74" |
| Sep | 91°F | 70°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 83°F | 61°F | 3.91" |
| Nov | 72°F | 51°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 2.72" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Steiner Ranch
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Steiner Ranch's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Austin
Ascension Seton Southwest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Austin
Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 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.
Education13.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Steiner Ranch
Steiner Ranch's student/teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 73.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Steiner Ranch (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Austin
10.9 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
11.3 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 · 1,185 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 47% graduate · median earnings $64,677 (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 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, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Steiner Ranch
Steiner Ranch has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
38 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayCities Near Steiner Ranch
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Steiner Ranch?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Steiner Ranch FAQ
Is Steiner Ranch, Texas affordable?⌄
Steiner Ranch's median rent is $1,955/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $190,523/year. Median home value is $826,500.
Is Steiner Ranch, Texas safe?⌄
Steiner Ranch 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 Steiner Ranch, Texas?⌄
Travis County, which includes Steiner Ranch, 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 Steiner Ranch, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Steiner Ranch is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,955/month and median household income is $190,523/year. The median home value is $826,500. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Steiner Ranch, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Steiner Ranch is 30 minutes, which is about 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