South Austin

Known for its unique neighborhoods, trendy restaurants, and funky shops.
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Welcome to South Austin 

One of Austin’s most iconic areas, South Central Austin is known for its unique neighborhoods, trendy restaurants, funky shops, and of course Zilker Park. Revered for its convenient location and charming homes, this community has a rich sense of history dating back to the 1920s. Offering a wide variety of homes including luxury townhomes, fabulous new condos, and charming bungalows, the residents of the area enjoy ample outdoor space like Lady Bird Lake and the hip, yet laid-back ambiance the area cultivates. One of the most famous attractions in Austin is the huge urban bat colony that emerges from the South Congress Bridge each evening. This area is served by Austin ISD and several local private schools can be easily accessed. The area is filled with fine-dining food trucks upscale international shops to wonderful local vintage stores. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool are two of Austin's most famous landmarks.
 

Barton Hills

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Barton Hills is a small residential community offering mostly ranch-style homes. Cherished for its natural scenery, the residents enjoy easy access to Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, and the Barton Creek Green Belt. The area continues to be a popular favorite due to its convenient location, safe area, and top-rated schools.
 

Bouldin

Established in the 1920s, the historic homes of Bouldin make up one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods. Situated off of South First, the Bouldin area offers mouth-watering restaurants like Elizabeth Street Cafe & the landmark Bouldin Creek Cafe. Centrally located within the area to the south of Downtown, residents enjoy easy access to the city center, South Congress, and Zilker Park.
 

South Congress

South Congress, commonly referred to as SoCo is one of the most well-known areas in Austin due to its trendy and hip atmosphere. Located just south of Lady Bird Lake, South Congress provides some of the most spectacular views of Downtown Austin and the capitol building. Local boutiques, eclectic shops, neighborhood bars, and delicious restaurants run along Congress Ave, keeping this neighborhood busy 7 days a week. Most notably known for its iconic neon signs, upscale food truck scene, funky stores, and live music venues make the South Congress neighborhood a true Austin gem.
 

Travis Heights

Developed in the 1980s, the Travis Heights neighborhood offers a blend of historic homes, modern residences, and newly constructed condominiums. With its close proximity to both South Congress and Downtown Austin, this neighborhood is an appealing place to live for young professionals and families alike. Residents enjoy the community's eccentric atmosphere, walkable parks, live music venues, and funky restaurants.

Overview for South Austin , IN

3,921 people live in South Austin , where the median age is 43.6 and the average individual income is $17,285. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,921

Total Population

43.6 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$17,285

Average individual Income

Around South Austin , IN

There's plenty to do around South Austin , including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Bistro, The Square Bristro, and The Eagle Stop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
The Bistro Logo
Dining 4.53 miles 9 reviews 4.6/5 stars
The Square Bristro Logo
Dining 4.52 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
The Eagle Stop Logo
Dining 0.69 miles 8 reviews 4.5/5 stars
The Best Donut Logo
Dining 0.05 miles 8 reviews 4.4/5 stars
A1 Dhaba Logo
Dining 0.54 miles 17 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Lon's Donut Shop Logo
Dining · $ 4.45 miles 9 reviews 4.2/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for South Austin , IN

Population Households Employment

South Austin has 1,714 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South Austin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,921 people call South Austin home. The population density is 1,472.05 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,921

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.6

Median Age

48.46 / 51.54%

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Total Households

2.29

Average Household Size

$17,285

Average individual Income

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Schools in South Austin , IN

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The following schools are within or nearby South Austin . The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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