Uptown Austin
$544,813
Average Value
Restaurants and stores in and around Uptown Austin
A few eating options can be found within Uptown Austin, and there are plenty of others in surrounding neighborhoods. Phoebe’s Diner is a ‘50s-themed breakfast spot, serving up dishes inspired by Tex-Mex cuisine and Southern comfort food like fried green tomatoes and pimento omelets. The Texas Chili Parlor achieved some fame for appearing in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, but the establishment is iconic in its own for their extra-hot XXX chili and their mad dog margaritas, the latter being gushed about in Guy Clark’s song “Dublin Blues.” For groceries, Target and West Campus Market are only a few blocks to the north. Plenty of other eating and shopping options can be found in the Sixth Street District less than half a mile to the south.
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Many residents live in condos
Streets in Uptown Austin follow a grid pattern and paid street parking is typical. Roads are accompanied by sidewalks, contributing to the neighborhood’s walkability. Residents in Uptown Austin have numerous living options. “There are many sleek, high-rise condos with breathtaking views of the city skyline and Lady Bird Lake,” Gossett says. Condo units can be found right by the Capitol at Westgate Tower and Penthouse Condominiums. Condos usually start at around $400,000 but can sell for over $1 million depending on the space and number of bedrooms desired. Some bungalows and two-story houses with eclectic architectural influences from Tudor Revival to Italianate can also be found here, most used as office space for attorneys and local businesses, though they could be converted back into residences.Getting a taste of the outdoors right downtown
Wooldridge Square is just south of Uptown. One of Austin’s first four public squares, the park features a gazebo where concerts and special events sometimes take place. Locals might also visit Pease District Park, an 84-acre green space with trails, a basketball court, an orb-shaped treehouse and more. The Texas Capitol is right next door to Uptown Austin, and residents can take a stroll through its 22-acre, tree-shaded grounds.
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The show must go on
Austin Scottish Rite Theater is Austin’s oldest theater, located just east of Uptown Austin. Community and children’s theater performances regularly take place at the venue, along with a summer camp for kids. And with a backdoor to downtown, residents can enjoy the many festivities that take place in the city like SXSW and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. “There's always something happening – music festivals, art shows, cultural events, you name it,” Gossett says. “People here are passionate about our city, and it shows.”
Traveling around Austin by foot, bus and car
Uptown Austin is highly walkable, and residents can be at the steps of the Capitol or outside the UT Tower in minutes. Guadalupe St. and Lavaca St. are major Capital MetroBus and rapid bus corridors, lines 801 and 803 taking residents up to Tech Ridge and the Domain shopping center, respectively. Residents who prefer driving can take advantage of the neighborhood’s proximity to Interstate 35, which is reachable in about five minutes.Highly esteemed schools and the University of Texas
Students can start off at Mathews Elementary School before moving up to O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School. O. Henry Middle holds an A-minus rating from Niche while Mathews Elementary and Austin High hold coveted A-ratings. Austin High has a particularly notable music program, and the marching band has performed with the folk-rock band Mumford & Sons three times and has appeared on the NBC Today Show. The University of Texas at Austin is just across Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Caroline Jang
Caroline Jang
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(737) 264-6880
35 Total Sales
2 in Uptown Austin
$415,000 Price Range
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Gregg Klar
Gregg Klar
Keller Williams - Lake Travis
(877) 719-3132
302 Total Sales
1 in Uptown Austin
$420,000 Price
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Audrey Smith
Audrey Smith
Responds QuicklyTwelve Rivers Realty
(737) 214-1413
30 Total Sales
1 in Uptown Austin
$372,000 Price
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Ellen Troxclair
Ellen Troxclair
Responds QuicklyCompass RE Texas, LLC
(833) 388-1397
47 Total Sales
1 in Uptown Austin
$642,500 Price
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Andrew Ware
Andrew Ware
Responds QuicklyMoreland Properties
(737) 377-2731
81 Total Sales
1 in Uptown Austin
$401,000 Price
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Lauren Szekelyhidi
Lauren Szekelyhidi
Responds QuicklyWaterloo Realty, LLC
(737) 250-0514
129 Total Sales
1 in Uptown Austin
$410,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Zilker Metropolitan Park
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Republic Square Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Wooldridge Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Pease Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Waterloo Park
West Austin Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Duncan Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Uptown Austin | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 10 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
129
Median Year Built
1973
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
572
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
354
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,060
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
619
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
407
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
871
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,599 - $27,843 per month
- Condo for Rent
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 617+ Sq Ft
- 1215 Guadalupe St
- Austin, TX
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$3,599 - $27,843 per month
- Condo for Rent
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 617+ Sq Ft
- 1215 Guadalupe St
- Austin, TX
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
384
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,279
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,803
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
87.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
51.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
69
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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