Decker Lane is a budget-friendly East Austin neighborhood with lots of growth potential
East Austin's Decker Lane is a collection of apartments and homes surrounding Lake Walter E. Long, with lower housing prices that make homeownership more accessible than in Central Austin neighborhoods. "There's a lot of growth potential in that neighborhood," says Realtor Summer Carter with eXp Realty. "They're building apartments out there, and there's a lot of things popping up. It's affordable, beautiful and truly 'Keep Austin Weird' vibes. With the people who have been there a long time and the houses that have been renovated and resold, there's a little bit of everything."
This apartment complex has some great balconies to relax on in Decker Lane.
Decker Lane still has many lots available for new builds.
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Modern and new traditional homes in East Austin
Decker Lane has a mix of apartments and single-family homes, typically built in modern and new traditional styles. "It's an up-and-coming area," Carter says. "There's a lot of people who have been there for a really long time and a lot of first-time homebuyers." Homes in Decker Lane typically have two- or three-car garages, and most streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks. Recent sales prices range from around $350,000 to $500,000. Decker Lane has a 2 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, below the national average of 4.
This new traditional style home is built of brick and has a 2-car garage in Decker Lane.
This 2-story modern style home is a mix of stone and siding construction in Decker Lane.
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Career readiness in Manor ISD
Decker Lane is in Manor Independent School District, which gets an overall C-plus grade from Niche. Students can attend Decker Elementary School and Decker Middle School, both of which get C-minus grades from Niche, followed by the C-plus-rated Manor High School. Manor ISD's career and technical education program includes courses in fields such as agriculture, architecture and finance.
Manor Senior High School fosters student success and community vibrancy.
Decker Elementary is a public school within the Manor I.S.D.
The Raven Way at Decker Middle School is designed to set our students on the path to success.
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Lake days at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park and exploring Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail
"There's a lot of hidden trails, parks and golf courses in this area that people don't necessarily know about," Carter says. The neighborhood is home to Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park, which has a 1,200-acre lake suited for fishing, boating, jet skiing and swimming. The lake's shore has sand volleyball courts and picnic sites with grills. Three miles west, residents can find an entrance to Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail, which Carter considers a hidden gem of Austin trails. "There is one route where you can start from the beginning of that trail, and it will take you all the way downtown," she says. "It's a beautifully paved trail covered in trees, and if you catch it at the right time, you can see deer." Decker Lane is also home to Capital City Clays, a skeet shooting range on the neighborhood's north end.
The beaches at Walter E. Long Park are a great place to cool off in the hot summers.
Your dog will love playing fetch at Walter E. Long Park.
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Donn's BBQ, Sign Bar and a nearby H-E-B
Two miles south, Farm to Market 969 has a collection of local restaurants that are popular amongst Decker Lane residents. The original location of Donn's BBQ, a well-known Austin barbecue joint, is still located on this road, serving big plates of brisket and breakfast tacos in its laidback dining room. Sign Bar is an outdoor bar with food trucks that started from a passion project of collecting abandoned signs from iconic Austin restaurants. Next door, Mi Casita Restaurant serves Mexican combo platters in its casual dining room. Decker Lane's nearest grocery store is an H-E-B 4 miles west.
H-E-B has the freshest produce at the lowest prices in Decker Lane.
Donn’s BBQ serves the best brisket in Decker Lane.
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An East Austin location near major employers and the airport
Decker Lane is a car-dependent neighborhood west of State Highway 130, 9 miles east of downtown Austin. The Tesla Gigafactory is 7 miles south, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor is 8 miles north. Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is the neighborhood's nearest hospital, 9 miles west. Decker Lane is conveniently located near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 10 miles south. CapMetro bus stations immediately across the road from the neighborhood provide public transit access to Decker Lane residents.
Ascension Seton Medical Center is a pillar of healthcare excellence, serving the community of Decker Lane.
A commercial airline landing at Austin International Airport near Decker Lane.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
920
Median Age
35
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,333
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,468
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
23.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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