Living in Austin County, Texas

Austin County is a county in Texas with a population of around 29,786, part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Sealy, Bellville, Wallis.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $851/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $362K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 66°F) and very hot summers (highs around 93°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Austin County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.