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Wells Branch neighborhood

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Wells Branch

Austin
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27K
Est. Population
Covers all of ZIP 78728
1
School District

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Living in Wells Branch

Wells Branch is an established community spanning the Austin and Pflugerville border, recognized as one of the oldest master-planned communities in the area. The neighborhood features an extensive trail system, community pools, parks, recreation center, and a strong homeowners association that maintains common areas and organizes community events.

Homes in Wells Branch range from affordable townhomes to larger single-family residences, many with mature landscaping on quiet cul-de-sac streets. The community's location near I-35 and Wells Branch Parkway provides easy access to employers in both north Austin and Pflugerville, and residents are served by schools in both Pflugerville ISD and Round Rock ISD.

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Demographics

Urban-Suburban

City convenience but with a little more breathing room

Based on ZIP 78728

27K
people
3K
per sq mi
33.9
median age
48%
bachelor's+
16%
graduate+

Work & Economy

Lots of remote workers here — 30% work from home, way above the national average, and the job market here is really strong, and and everyone has solid internet.

2.8%
unemployed
TX avg 4.4%
29.7%
work from home
U.S. avg 15.2%
95.9%
broadband
11.8%
below poverty
TX avg 13.4%

Housing Profile

Renter-Heavy

Mostly renters — great if you want flexibility, mostly 1990s builds that still feel pretty current, though a lot of renters here are feeling the squeeze.

29%
71%
Own14,128 unitsRent
$437,000
home value
$1,632/mo
median rent
1996
year built
37%
single-family
51%
rent-burdened

Getting Around

Car-Dependent

You'll definitely want a car for daily errands.

41/ 100
Walk Score
Walk41 / 100
Bike39 / 100
TransitN/A
23 min
avg. commute
5%
no vehicle

Daily Life

H-E-B and Walmart nearby for your grocery runs, tons of dining options — you won't get bored, and plenty of green space to get outside.

Grocery· 20+Excellent
Retail· 20+Excellent
Dining· 20+Excellent
Parks· 20+Excellent
Healthcare· 20+Excellent
Entertainment· 6Moderate
H-E-BWalmartHome DepotLowe'sTargetWalnut Creek Metropolitan ParkGracywoods ParkKatherine Fleischer ParkStoney Creek ParkCambridge Heights ParkCambridge Heights Community ParkWalnut Creek GreenbeltPark Central ParkMills PondCreekside ParkH-E-BWalmartHome DepotLowe'sTargetWalnut Creek Metropolitan ParkGracywoods ParkKatherine Fleischer ParkStoney Creek ParkCambridge Heights ParkCambridge Heights Community ParkWalnut Creek GreenbeltPark Central ParkMills PondCreekside Park

Education

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