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Austin, IN


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Austin, Indiana

Austin, Indiana, in Scott county, is 35 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. The town is located in the Louisville metropolitan area. Austin has a population of 4,724.

The People and Families of Austin

In Austin, about 55% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Austin, since the town is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Austin had a median family income of $33,267.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Austin Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Austin. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Austin, 96% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Austin, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Austin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Austin Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Austin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Austin, IN

Comparing Austin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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