Cost of Living in Shady Hollow, TX

Population 5,821 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

211
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Shady Hollow's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $644,000 for a typical home, 111% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $168,477 that put it in the upper third of the state. An unemployment rate of 0.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Shady Hollow sits roughly 11 miles southwest of Austin — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% higher than Austin's $513,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 211

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Shady Hollow

The median home value in Shady Hollow is $644,300 — 111% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $168,477/year is 126% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.4°F and lows of 56.5°F. Overall, Shady Hollow has a cost of living index of 211 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 111% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$644,300
111% above avg
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 94.3%
Renter-occupied 5.7%

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.3 min
16% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
35.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.4%
Carpooled
9.5%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
35.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$168,477
126% above avg
Per Capita Income
$70,556
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
87% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
58.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.2%
Graduate degree 28.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.4
Male median age 45.6
Female median age 45.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.4°F
Avg Low
56.5°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636673808793969791837264
Low °F 384249566572737367574740
Precip" 2.821.892.902.395.003.372.162.473.034.252.682.61
Snow" 0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
40.3%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
254
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Shady Hollow, TX?

Shady Hollow has a cost index of 211 (100 = national average). It is 111% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Shady Hollow?

The median home value in Shady Hollow is $644,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Shady Hollow?

The median household income in Shady Hollow is $168,477 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Shady Hollow, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Shady Hollow is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Shady Hollow, TX affordable?

Shady Hollow is above average in cost of living, with an index of 211 — about 111% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Shady Hollow?

Shady Hollow has average high temperatures of 80.4°F and average lows of 56.5°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Shady Hollow at a Glance

Population
5,821
Median Income
$168,477
Home Value
$644,300
Unemployment
0.6%
Avg High Temp
80.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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