Independent Living Communities in Austin, Texas

CaringScore for Austin, TX

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Austin was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Austin.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.9, Austin rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Austin. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Austin, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Austin, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Austin is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 7.1, Austin rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 260 physicians per capita, Austin scores 17.9 percent better than the national average. Austin trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 17.4 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Austin is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Austin is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Austin's environmental health -- is 43.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Austin, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	260	220.5
Geriatricians	0.8	1.3
Cardiologists	9.6	7.7
Oncologists	3.8	3.5
Orthopedists	8.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Austin, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Austin, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Austin is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.8, the costs associated with independent living communities in Austin are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Austin. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Austin to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Austin is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 112 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Austin, TX
Aggregate Index	102
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	112
Food Index	84
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	100

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Austin, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Austin. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Austin is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.1, Austin rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 228 days each year in Austin, 11.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 40°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Austin than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 95°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Austin is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $49,594 per year, the population of Austin earns a median household income on par with the national average. Austin has an unemployment rate of 6.30 percent, roughly 30.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 7.85 percent of the population in Austin is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 40.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Austin	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.8	136.1
Libraries	3	18.8
Places of Worship	51.7	220.5
Public Transit	188.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	111.3	97.7
Pharmacies	10.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65