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Austin at a glance
| Population | 967,862 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 |
| Median household income | $91,461 |
| Median home value | $512,700 |
| Median rent | $1,655 |
| Homeownership | 44% |
| College-educated | 58.2% |
| Average commute | 24 min |
| Work from home | 27.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.
What's in the Austin daily digest
- Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
- Today's Outlook — the Austin forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
- Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.
Recent Austin editions
- July 27, 2026 — Cool Down With Ice Age Exhibits Opening Today at the Museum
- July 26, 2026 — Classic Game Fest Wraps Up Its Massive Retro Weekend Downtown Today
- July 25, 2026 — Vibe Artisan Market Opens Today at Distribution Hall
- July 24, 2026 — City Council Clears Major Financing Hurdle for Southeast Development
- July 23, 2026 — Lake Travis Waterway Ban Lifts This Evening After Weeks of Restrictions
- July 22, 2026 — New Public Market Opens Today at Highland
- July 21, 2026 — New North Austin Community Center Opens Doors Today
- July 20, 2026 — Seaholm Intake Building Reopens as Public Lakefront Pavilion Today
- July 19, 2026 — New East Austin Trail Segment Opens This Morning
- July 18, 2026 — The Confluence Park Opens Today on Waller Creek
- July 17, 2026 — Barton Springs Extends Night Swim Hours Starting Tonight
- July 16, 2026 — Palm School Reopens Today as Community Landmark
- July 15, 2026 — Rainey Street Trailhead Park Opens This Morning
- July 14, 2026 — Bastille Day Celebrations and a Rare July Cool-Down
- July 13, 2026 — Longhorn Dam Bridge Opens to Pedestrians This Morning
- July 12, 2026 — Mueller Farmers' Market Expands to New Pavilion Today
- July 11, 2026 — Seaholm Intake Facility Reopens Today as Public Pavilion
- July 10, 2026 — Shoal Creek Trail Segment Reopens Today — Plus Weekend Event Picks
- July 9, 2026 — Stage 2 Water Restrictions Take Effect This Morning
- July 8, 2026 — Triple-Digit Heat Returns — New Cooling Stations Open Today
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