What are the best neighborhoods in Austin, TX?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Bryker Woods, Barton Creek, Downtown, Mueller, Zilker. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Austin, TX
Eligible neighborhoods: 61
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryker Woods | Travis County | #1 of 61 | 66.2 | 85.4 |
| Barton Creek | Travis County | #2 of 61 | 63.5 | 80.4 |
| Downtown | Travis County | #3 of 61 | 62.5 | 78.5 |
| Mueller | Travis County | #4 of 61 | 62.3 | 78.1 |
| Zilker | Travis County | #5 of 61 | 61.8 | 77.0 |
| Dawson | Travis County | #6 of 61 | 58.2 | 69.2 |
| Allandale | Travis County | #7 of 61 | 56.0 | 64.1 |
| Crestview | Travis County | #8 of 61 | 55.7 | 63.3 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | Travis County | #9 of 61 | 55.5 | 62.8 |
| University Hills | Travis County | #10 of 61 | 54.9 | 61.5 |
| St. Edwards | Travis County | #11 of 61 | 54.8 | 61.2 |
| Govalle | Travis County | #12 of 61 | 54.4 | 60.1 |
| North Shoal Creek | Travis County | #13 of 61 | 53.6 | 58.3 |
| Rosedale | Travis County | #14 of 61 | 52.8 | 56.1 |
| South River City | Travis County | #15 of 61 | 52.7 | 55.8 |
| Garrison Park | Travis County | #16 of 61 | 52.6 | 55.3 |
| Bouldin Creek | Travis County | #17 of 61 | 52.5 | 55.1 |
| West Oak Hill | Travis County | #18 of 61 | 52.5 | 55.1 |
| Barton Hills | Travis County | #19 of 61 | 52.2 | 54.3 |
| South Manchaca | Travis County | #20 of 61 | 51.0 | 51.4 |
| Brentwood | Travis County | #21 of 61 | 51.0 | 51.4 |
| Johnston Terrace | Travis County | #22 of 61 | 50.6 | 50.6 |
| Old West Austin | Travis County | #23 of 61 | 50.1 | 49.5 |
| North Loop | Travis County | #24 of 61 | 50.1 | 49.4 |
| East Oak Hill | Travis County | #25 of 61 | 49.0 | 46.5 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Austin, TX?
Bryker Woods is currently #1 of 61 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 66.2.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Austin, TX?
61 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Austin, TX.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Austin, TX?
Downtown has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 68.2.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Austin, TX?
Bryker Woods has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 2.8%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Austin, TX?
Downtown currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 74.8.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Austin, TX?
Downtown has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $156,371.
How are neighborhood rankings in Austin, TX calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Austin, Texas
#1
Bryker Woods
Austin, Texas
#2
Barton Creek
Austin, Texas
#3
Downtown
Austin, Texas
#4
Mueller
Austin, Texas
#5
Zilker
Austin, Texas
#6
Dawson
Austin, Texas
#7
Allandale
Austin, Texas
#8
Crestview
Austin, Texas
#9
Upper Boggy Creek
Austin, Texas
#10
University Hills
Austin, Texas
#11
St. Edwards
Austin, Texas
#12
Govalle
Austin, Texas
#13
North Shoal Creek
Austin, Texas
#14
Rosedale
Austin, Texas
#15
South River City
Austin, Texas
#16
Garrison Park
Austin, Texas
#17
Bouldin Creek
Austin, Texas
#18
West Oak Hill
Austin, Texas
#19
Barton Hills
Austin, Texas
#20
South Manchaca
Austin, Texas
#21
Brentwood
Austin, Texas
#22
Johnston Terrace
Austin, Texas
#23
Old West Austin
Austin, Texas
#24
North Loop
Austin, Texas
#25
East Oak Hill
Austin, Texas