Compare counties around Austin
Page reviewed September 27, 2026. Data observation periods are shown separately.
Compare Travis, Williamson and Hays using the same definitions. Shared metro price indexes do not mean local rents or taxes are identical.
Historical tax medians are not a new buyer’s bill or a senior tax estimate. Physician density measures supply, not quality or appointment access. Metro prices include housing. Station normals describe a nearby station, not every neighborhood or future weather. Methods and limitations.
| County | Median annual real estate taxes paid | Median monthly gross rent | Active physicians per 100,000 residents | Metro all-items price index | Station days/year at or above 100°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | 7,727 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,744 USD/month2020–2024 | 362.482 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 98.066 index, US=1002024 | 24.2 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
| Williamson County | 7,205 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,796 USD/month2020–2024 | 225.907 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 98.066 index, US=1002024 | 20.5 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
| Hays County | 6,649 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,495 USD/month2020–2024 | 128.705 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 98.066 index, US=1002024 | 16.4 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
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