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Austin, Texas Neighborhoods

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Austin Texas is a great place to call home. It has a diverse culture and population all its own; with a lifestyle that is truly unique. From East to West, North, South and Central, it is made up of eclectic neighborhoods that offer their own spin of the Austin vibe.

Thinks to think about: where will you work? What sort of schools are you looking for? Private, Public? How important is downtown to you? Do you prefer urban/suburban living? Each neighborhood offers something different.

Here are some characteristics typical of various Austin neighborhoods:

Downtown Austin

  • Prime urban setting
  • Tremendous recent growth
  • Many new housing developments
  • Central hub for hip Austin attractions

Central Austin

  • Includes downtown and UT area
  • Ideal for students
  • Between highways I-35, MoPac, 183
  • Hyde Park, Town Lake

North Austin

  • Convenient location for tech jobs
  • Offers a suburban feel
  • Close to Pflugerville and Round Rock, great shopping and dining
  • More affordable

West Austin

  • Beautiful Texas Hill Country
  • Lake Travis, high-end neighborhood
  • Large, custom-built homes common here
  • Close to great schools, lake, Zilker park and more

East Austin

  • Currently growing and redeveloping
  • Eclectic local restaurants and shopping
  • Older, charming homes that have been updated to include many modern amenities

South Austin

  • SoCo district: Hip, urban living
  • Excellent shopping and dining
  • Master planned communities and condo complexes
  • Austin is expanding southward; hot district

Northwest Austin

  • Wide range of housing options
  • Many shopping areas, including the Arboretum, Lakeline Mall, and the Gateway area
  • Established upscale and affordable neighborhoods
  • Good schools, in both the Austin and Round Rock districts
  • Easy access to Central Austin

Northeast Austin

  • Many affordable housing options
  • Proximity to major employers such as Dell, IBM, and Samsung
  • Easy access to I-35, as well as growing areas along Texas 130

Southwest Austin

  • Large, master-planned communities
  • A large number of young families
  • Established, moderately priced homes, as well as upscale new construction
  • Neighborhoods reminiscent of those typically found in North Austin, but in a more scenic landscape
  • Good schools

Southeast Austin

  • Relatively affordable housing
  • A mix of established neighborhoods and new housing developments
  • Easy access to Central Austin