How Does Austin, TX Spend Tax Money?
Austin, TX spends $21,772 per resident, with total expenditures of $20.9B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,801/person), Fire Protection ($634/person), Health ($517/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (75/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $20.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,772 |
| Total Revenue | $74.4B |
| Total Debt | $1.2B |
| Population | 958,202 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 75/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,801/person
Fire Protection$634/person
Health$517/person
Education$51/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.