78742 Safety Report
ZIP • AUSTIN, TXSummary
78742 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 34 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $72K (-83.9% vs area average), median household income of $44K (-59.3% vs area average), population density of 445 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.25% (+1.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 78742
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 78742 in Austin, TX receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 34 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this zip in Austin, TX.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #4 out of 34 zips analyzed.
38
Total Incidents
3.2
Monthly Average
#4 / 34
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 78742 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 18:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Austin, TX can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for 78742 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 0 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Austin experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 78742 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 78742 is Assault | Assault With Injury, accounting for 15.8% of all incidents (6 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief at 15.8% (6 cases). Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Austin, TX helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
445.43
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #34 of 34 zips
-89.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #12 of 34 zips
+1.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$72,325.37
average estimate
Ranks #34 of 34 zips
-83.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$43,675.35
average estimate
Ranks #32 of 34 zips
-59.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.