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Pflugerville, TX

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Pflugerville, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 72
Population65,162
Foreign Born5.9%
Population Density2,485people per mi²
Median Age37.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

146/100

46% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Pflugerville, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $30k$56k
Comfortable $69k$101k
Luxury $138k+$213k+
Elite (Top 5%) $162k+$251k+
Affordability Ratio

111%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
37
Poor
6
Negative
3

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

8.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5.8mi

Airport

AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International

18.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Austin, TX

8.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 3 mi
Camping20Nearest 18.1 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range6Nearest 1.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$113k+1.4%
50% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$828k
26% above US avg
College Educated
41.2%
18% above US avg
WFH
22.2%
55% above US avg
Homeownership
71.2%
9% above US avg
Median Home
$355k
26% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 66% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+8.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+10.8%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Robbery
0.25 / 1k Residents51% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.07 / 1k Residents55% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+6.2%
Burglary
1.42 / 1k Residents42% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.97 / 1k Residents6% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.01 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Pflugerville, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season281 days353 frost-free
Annual Rainfall50.7"
Elevation725 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor15 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,485/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 207 mi · coast 155 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$376.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAustin962k people are 15 mi away
Nearest Major AirportAUS18 mi away
Distance to State Capital15 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison13 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:22:28.000Z

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