Austin: Resident well-being in master-planned communities
In greater Austin, residents are thriving
In master-planned communities managed by Cohere in the greater Austin area, residents reported stronger outcomes across every core well-being indicator.
Most striking? A remarkable 92.6% say they feel safe and secure where they live.
Overall personal well-being
Non-Cohere: 61.1%
Difference = 26.2%
Mental health
Non-Cohere: 59.7%
Difference = 24.6%
Safety & security
Non-Cohere: 77.8% Difference = 14.8%
Emergency help
Cohere residents: 89%
Non-Cohere: 75%
Difference = 14%
Needs fulfillment
Cohere residents: 64%
Non-Cohere: 55.6%
Difference = 8.4%
Belonging
Cohere residents: 77.9%
Non-Cohere: 62.5%
Difference = 15.4%
Physical health
Non-Cohere: 50%
Difference = 26.2%
Social connection
Non-Cohere: 54.1%
Difference = 17.9%
Meaningful friendships
Cohere residents: 81.7%
Non-Cohere: 65.3%
Difference = 16.4%
Regularly talk to neighbors
Cohere residents: 74.3%
Non-Cohere: 48.7%
Difference = 25.6%
Feel connected
Cohere residents: 74.5%
Non-Cohere: 52.8%
Difference = 21.7%
In Austin, belief in community shows up as word of mouth
In the greater Austin area, 93.3% of Cohere residents report they would recommend their community to a friend. That’s 20.3% higher than in nearby non-Cohere neighborhoods — a clear sign that connection drives action.
Would you recommend your neighborhood to a friend?
Non-Cohere: 84.7%
Difference = 8.6%
Have you recommended your neighborhood to a friend?
Non-Cohere: 58.3%
Difference = 20.3%
About this research
The findings presented here represent one geographic segment of a larger comparative well-being study. The complete 2025 Community Impact Report includes survey data from 3,945 residents across 53 master-planned communities in four metro areas, examining 11 core well-being indicators and neighborhood recommendation behavior.