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North Austin

North Austin

$407,115 Average Value
$260 Average Price per Sq Ft
60 Homes For Sale

North Austin is an established suburb loaded with conveniences

North Austin is a well-rounded example of Central Texas suburbia, where cohesively styled homes on quiet streets come close to a wealth of amenities and attractions. The area’s layout keeps many residences insulated from surrounding activity in the middle, with major roads forming the community’s perimeter. Thoroughfares like North Lamar Boulevard are lined with restaurants and grocery stores, while The Domain shopping center nearby offers plenty more retail options. The massive Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is also minutes away for outdoor fun, adding to North Austin’s convenience.

What types of homes and prices are common in North Austin

The North Austin area filled out in the mid-to-late 20th century, with most homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s. Classic ranch-style houses with low-slung rooflines and attached garages are characteristic of the area. Mature shade trees frame modest, well-proportioned lots along the area’s sidewalk-lined blocks. The active North Austin Civic Association helps maintain the community’s appearance with monthly street clean-ups. You’ll find single-family houses in North Austin priced anywhere from the lower $200,000s to the upper $600,000s, based largely on condition. Condos and townhouses are also available, from the mid-$100,000s to the lower $300,000s, with some recently built exceptions reaching close to $800,000. Monthly HOA fees for condos and townhomes in North Austin range from about $200 to more than $400.

North Austin has many ranch-style, single-story homes.
North Austin has many ranch-style, single-story homes.
Most of the area's homes were built from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Most of the area's homes were built from the 1950s through the 1980s.
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Public and charter schools serve students across North Austin

Multiple Austin Independent School District campuses are in North Austin, woven among some of the neighborhood’s homes. Students in the area may start at Cook Elementary School, Padron Elementary School or Wooldridge Elementary School, depending on where they live, and all three have dual-language programs in Spanish and English. Navarro Early College High School is also in the neighborhood, and has career and technical education courses in disciplines from architecture to health science. BASIS Austin Primary and BASIS Austin provide tuition-free public charter alternatives in North Austin for kindergarten through sixth grade, with A-plus and A grades on Niche, respectively.

Navarro  Early College High School is within the neighborhood.
Navarro Early College High School is within the neighborhood.
Burnet Middle School is about 2 miles away.
Burnet Middle School is about 2 miles away.
Wooldridge is one of multiple Austin ISD elementary schools in North Austin.
Wooldridge is one of multiple Austin ISD elementary schools in North Austin.
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North Austin is easily accessible from U.S. 183 and North Lamar Boulevard.
North Austin is easily accessible from U.S. 183 and North Lamar Boulevard.

Major highways and transit options improve connectivity

U.S. 183 runs through the North Austin area, and commuters can hop on that highway to reach the MoPac Expressway for trips to downtown, located about a dozen miles away. Nearby Interstate 35 is another way to get to downtown. Offices for multiple tech companies are also relatively close in this part of Austin, which has earned the nickname “Silicon Hills.” “This part of town is particularly suited to families, since it’s within a 10- or 15-minute drive of major employers like … Apple, Dell and Indeed," says Ashley Brinkoeter, who’s a cofounder of CTX Advantage Group and has about 15 years of full-time realty experience. "But if you do want to go downtown, it’s only 20 minutes away, so it’s not even that far.” Capital Metro bus routes provide extensive service throughout the area, and the CapMetro Rail Red Line stops at the nearby McKalla and Kramer stations, adding to the neighborhood’s accessibility.

There's plenty of shade under the oaks at Quail Creek Neighborhood Park.
There's plenty of shade under the oaks at Quail Creek Neighborhood Park.

Where residents can go for outdoor recreation and exercise

North Austin residents have access to green spaces ranging from small neighborhood spots to one of the largest parks in this area of the city. The choices include:

  • Quail Creek Neighborhood Park, which is centrally located in North Austin and includes a playground, a sand volleyball court and outdoor fitness equipment
  • Cook School Park, which neighbors Cook Elementary and features a basketball court and a multi-use field
  • North Star Greenbelt, where you can go for a walk between homes, along a paved trail
  • Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, which spans nearly 300 acres, has several miles of trails, an off-leash area for dogs and a free pool that’s open from mid-May through late September
The North Austin YMCA is another place to get active close to home. Open since 2012, the North Austin YMCA has an indoor pool, a gymnasium, cardio and weight equipment, and hosts dozens of exercise classes every week.

Everyday shopping and diverse dining options are nearby

Running errands is relatively simple in this area. You’ll find stores such as H-E-B, Walgreens, MT Supermarket, World Food & Halal Market, La Finca Supermercado and Afghan Halal Market Austin along North Lamar Boulevard alone. There’s also a Target in the neighborhood, on Research Boulevard. You can make the roughly 4-mile drive to The Domain for more retail therapy, in a plaza that has Dillard’s, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Versace and more. The Domain has dozens of restaurants, the Cap City Comedy Club and an IPIC movie theater as well. “The Domain area is a work-live-play type of place, so it’s a big draw for all the neighborhoods on this side of Austin,” Brinkoeter says. North Austin has a wide-ranging dining scene of its own, too, with spots including:

  • Ramen Tatsu-ya, a Japanese ramen shop known for rich tonkotsu broth and fresh noodles
  • Julie's Noodles, a casual spot for handmade Chinese noodles and soup dumplings
  • Viet Alley, a Vietnamese restaurant serving staples like pho and banh mi
  • Peace Bakery and Deli, a place for Middle Eastern food, including beef shawarma and coriander potatoes

MT Supermarket is among the multiple grocery stores in the area.
MT Supermarket is among the multiple grocery stores in the area.
There's an H-E-B location off North Lamar Boulevard.
There's an H-E-B location off North Lamar Boulevard.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

30 min drive

Bus

Rundberg & Collinfield

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8601 Research & Ohlen

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1300 Mearns Meadow & Parkfield

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1720 Mearns Meadow & Robinwood

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Rutland/Ledgewood

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Rutland/Mearns Meadow

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1906 Mearns Meadow/Little Pebble

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Austin US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,637
Number of Homes for Sale
60
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
6.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,993
On par with the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,295
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,219
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
848
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
55
Median Rent
$1,600
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,398
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,638
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,673
Median Condo Rent
$1,373
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,398

Demographics

Total Population
26,416
Median Age
36
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,381
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$62,830

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
71.3%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
25.5%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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