Living in Austin: costs, schools and EB-5 attorneys
Sourced figures for the Austin area, for EB-5 investors and families deciding where to settle in the United States. Nothing on this page is a recommendation.
Federal figures read from the sources on November 11, 2026.
Cost of living
Regional price parities compare local prices with the U.S. average, which is set at 100. The housing figure is based on rents.
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area
- All items, 2024
- 98.12% below the U.S. average
- Housing (rents), 2024
- 120.420% above the U.S. average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, statistics for 2024, released February 19, 2026 (data file)
Public schools
Austin ISD is the main public school district for the city of Austin. The wider metro area has many other districts.
- Students enrolled
- 72,272
- Schools
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, Austin ISD, 2024 to 2025 school year
EB-5 attorneys in the Austin area
9 EB-5 attorneys in the EB5Status directory list an office in the Austin area.
Counted on November 13, 2026. A listing counts when its office is in one of these places:
Austin, TX; Round Rock, TX; San Marcos, TX; Cedar Park, TX; Georgetown, TX; Pflugerville, TX; Lakeway, TX; Leander, TX; Kyle, TX; Bee Cave, TX
A listing is not an endorsement. EB5Status does not rank or recommend attorneys.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024
- National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, Austin ISD, 2024 to 2025 school year
- EB5Status attorney directory, counted November 13, 2026
- EB5Attorneys.com city page, link checked November 11, 2026