About Austin
Set in the southern part of Indiana, Austin is a small town, home to 4,156 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Austin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,311 residents per square mile.
📰 Austin News Today
- James C. Benefiel, III Obituary | Buchanan Funeral Home | Austin, IN Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- Tesla readying Cybercab launch in Austin, Texas: The Information Smart Cities Dive · Aug 18
- San Diego airport to add new non-stop flight to Austin in spring of 2027 Times of San Diego · Aug 14
- An Austin favorite made the New York Times' Mexican restaurant list - Austin American-Statesman Austin American-Statesman · Aug 17
- James R. Richardson Obituary (2026) - Austin, IN - Buchanan Funeral Home - Austin Legacy obituary · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Austin Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Austin — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Austin
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Austin
- Austin Elementary School
- Austin High School
- Austin Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,156
Rank in state#139 of 566
Land area3.17 sq mi
Density1,311/sq mi
Coordinates38.7403, -85.8103