Best Neighborhoods in Austin, Texas

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Neighborhoods
$543k
Median Price
44%
Homeowners
34
Median Age
Travis County
County

Top Neighborhoods in Austin

Mount Bonnell
$2.2M median · School 9/10 · Crime A
Upscale · Ultra Luxury

Mount Bonnell is Austin's pinnacle address — dramatic hilltop views over Lake Austin, trophy estates, and the kind of exclusivity that defines the city's highest tier.

Westlake
$1.7M median · School 10/10 · Crime A
Upscale · Ultra Luxury

Westlake is where Austin's elite plant roots — top-ranked schools, sprawling estates, and a quiet confidence that comes with living in the city's most prestigious zip code.

Pemberton Heights
$1.7M median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Historic

Pemberton Heights blends old Austin prestige with central convenience — graceful estates on tree-lined streets just minutes from the Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.

Barton Creek
$1.7M median · School 8/10 · Crime A
Upscale · Gated

Barton Creek delivers resort-style living on Austin's western edge — gated enclaves, world-class golf, and direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt.

Tarrytown
$1.3M median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Historic

Tarrytown is old Austin at its finest — stately homes under massive live oaks, top schools, and walking distance to Lake Austin and downtown.

Old Enfield
$1.3M median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Historic

Old Enfield is one of Austin's most storied neighborhoods — gracious historic homes, walkable streets, and an unbeatable location between downtown and Lake Austin.

Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchoolsCrime
North Burnet$138k4/10C
North Austin$270k5/10B-
Goodnight Ranch$273k7/10A-

All Neighborhoods in Austin

Allandale
$926k · Suburban · Family
Anderson Mill
$290k · Suburban · Family
Angus Ranch
$449k · Suburban · Quiet
Apache Shores
$446k · Waterfront · Quiet
Avery Ranch
$416k · Suburban · Family
Barton Creek
$1.7M · Upscale · Gated
Barton Creek West
$858k · Upscale · Gated
Barton Hills
$1.4M · Upscale · Walkable
Blackland
$373k · Up And Coming · Mixed
Bouldin Creek
$981k · Trendy · Walkable
Brentwood
$669k · Historic · Family
Bryker Woods
$1.1M · Upscale · Walkable
Bull Creek
$1.2M · Suburban · Walkable
Camelot
$1.0M · Upscale · Quiet
Canyon Creek
$561k · Suburban · Family
Cat Mountain
$857k · Upscale · Executive
Cherry Creek
$445k · Up And Coming · Suburban
Cherrywood
$458k · Up And Coming · Artsy
Chestnut
$645k · Up And Coming · Artsy
Circle C Ranch
$532k · Suburban · Family
Clarksville
$793k · Historic · Walkable
Comanche Trail
$956k · Upscale · Suburban
Congress Avenue
$384k · Urban · Walkable
Crestview
$608k · Historic · Family
Cuernavaca
$923k · Upscale · Quiet
Dawson
$1.0M · Up And Coming · Walkable
East Austin
$529k · Up And Coming · Trendy
East Cesar Chavez
$642k · Up And Coming · Artsy
East Congress
$320k · Up And Coming · Mixed
East MLK
$495k · Up And Coming · Mixed
East Oak Hill
$622k · Suburban · Quiet
East Riverside-Oltorf
$370k · Up And Coming · Mixed
Easton Park
$335k · Suburban · Family
Galindo
$648k · Up And Coming · Walkable
Garrison Park
$454k · Suburban · Quiet
Glenlake
$1.2M · Upscale · Quiet
Goodnight Ranch
$273k · Suburban · Family
Govalle
$635k · Up And Coming · Mixed
Granada Hills
$465k · Suburban · Quiet
Grandview Hills
$497k · Suburban · Family
Great Hills
$538k · Suburban · Family
Hancock
$672k · Walkable · Historic
Heritage
$385k · Suburban · Family
Highland
$430k · Up And Coming · Mixed
Highland Park West
$1.3M · Upscale · Executive
Holly
$670k · Up And Coming · Trendy
Hyde Park
$705k · Historic · Walkable
Jester
$680k · Suburban · Quiet
Judges Hill
$761k · Historic · Walkable
Legend Oaks
$404k · Suburban · Family
Long Canyon
$1.1M · Upscale · Gated
Lost Creek
$910k · Upscale · Suburban
Lower Bull Creek
$852k · Upscale · Walkable
Market District
$589k · Urban · Walkable
McNeil
$491k · Suburban · Family
Meridian
$596k · Suburban · Family
Mount Bonnell
$2.2M · Upscale · Ultra Luxury
Mueller
$543k · Urban · Walkable
North Austin
$387k · Suburban · Up And Coming
North Burnet
$195k · Up And Coming · Mixed
North Loop
$567k · Trendy · Artsy
North University
$285k · Urban · Walkable
Northshore Austin
$1.2M · Upscale · Waterfront
Northwest Hills
$1.1M · Suburban · Family
Old Enfield
$1.2M · Upscale · Historic
Onion Creek
$294k · Suburban · Quiet
Pemberton Heights
$1.7M · Upscale · Historic
Quarry
$391k · Urban · Up And Coming
Rainey Street Historic District
$508k · Urban · Trendy
River Place
$806k · Upscale · Gated
Rosedale
$1.1M · Historic · Walkable
Rosewood
$620k · Up And Coming · Historic
Saint Edward's
$482k · Up And Coming · Walkable
Scofield Farms
$325k · Suburban · Family
Sendera
$366k · Suburban · Quiet
Shady Hollow
$471k · Suburban · Family
Shepherd Mountain
$1.1M · Upscale · Executive
Sixth Street District
$505k · Urban · Trendy
Skyview
$358k · Suburban · Quiet
Slaughter Creek
$389k · Suburban · Quiet
SoCo
$583k · Trendy · Artsy
South Austin
$274k · Suburban · Mixed
South Brodie
$409k · Suburban · Quiet
South Lamar
$787k · Trendy · Walkable
South Manchaca
$616k · Suburban · Up And Coming
Steiner Ranch
$627k · Suburban · Family
Tarrytown
$1.3M · Upscale · Historic
Texas Capital
$400k · Urban · Walkable
Travis Heights
$714k · Trendy · Historic
University Hills
$585k · Up And Coming · Suburban
Wells Branch
$277k · Suburban · Family
West Congress
$402k · Suburban · Up And Coming
West End
$619k · Upscale · Walkable
West Oak Hill
$605k · Suburban · Quiet
Western Oaks
$402k · Suburban · Quiet
Westfield
$1.7M · Upscale · Suburban
Westgate
$753k · Suburban · Quiet
Westlake
$1.0M · Upscale · Ultra Luxury
Westover Hills
$484k · Upscale · Quiet
Windsor Park
$500k · Up And Coming · Mixed
Wooldridge Square
$339k · Urban · Walkable
Zilker
$1.1M · Trendy · Walkable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Austin?

The median home price in Austin, Texas is approximately $543k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $138k in entry-level areas to over $2.2M in premium neighborhoods.

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