Austin, TX variant. This is a Austin, TX-specific version of the Rental Yield Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Rental Yield Calculator.
Austin's gross rental yield - annual rent ÷ property price - is about 4.7%, based on $2,100/month rent on a $540,000 median home.
Rental yield in Austin
Gross yield = ($2,100 × 12) ÷ $540,000 = 4.7%. Net yield subtracts property tax (1.95%), insurance, vacancy, and maintenance.
High-price metros tend to show lower yields (price outruns rent); affordable metros often yield more. Austin's sub-5% gross yield signals an appreciation-driven market.
About Austin, TX
Austin residents pay no state or city income tax, as Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
Austin's housing market has grown sharply in recent years, with home prices and rents rising amid rapid population growth.
Austin's economy is anchored by a fast-growing technology sector and its role as the Texas state capital and a major university town.
Worked example: Austin yield
Annual rent $25,200 ÷ price $540,000 = 4.7% gross. After 1.95% property tax and ~1% maintenance, net yield is meaningfully lower.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $540,000
- Median rent: $2,100/mo
- Median household income: $89,415
- Local sales tax: 8.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.95%
- Cost of living index: 119 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good rental yield?
Many investors target 6-8% gross; Austin runs about 4.7%.
How is rental yield calculated?
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price. Net yield also subtracts taxes, insurance, vacancy, and upkeep.