Austin, TX Neighborhoods From Bat Caves To Food Truck-Lined Streets
Last Modified: January 9, 2026
Looking for the inside scoop on Austin neighborhoods? We'll give you the real details on each neighborhood — including the comical and sometimes less flattering stereotypes — so you can confidently find the right neighborhood for your vibe. Still deciding whether Austin itself is the right move, start with our Moving to Austin guide for the full city picture.
Want to skip the reading (and miss out on the humor)? We won't judge — skip straight to our Austin neighborhood quiz to find your best match.
The Inside Scoop on Austin Neighborhoods
Skim the quick vibes below, then click into any neighborhood for the full, unfiltered guide.
Downtown Austin, perfect for rooftop tacos at midnight
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South Congress (SoCo), perfect for neon sign selfies every night
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East Austin is perfect for craft beer in repurposed warehouses
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Zilker, perfect for barefoot picnics after Barton Springs swims
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South Lamar (SoLa), perfect for patio margaritas all day, any day
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The Domain is perfect for bank-account draining shopping sprees
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Hyde Park is perfect for porch swings under towering pecan trees
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Clarksville, perfect for upscale brunches that last longer than church
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Mueller is perfect for parents juggling lattes and Labradoodles
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Rainey Street District is perfect for bar-hopping in bungalow houses
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West Campus is perfect for students surviving on ramen and Red Bull
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Tarrytown is perfect for oak-lined drives and quiet luxury
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Barton Hills is perfect for hiking Barton Creek, then grilling brisket
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East Riverside is perfect for late-night tacos after concerts
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Cherrywood is perfect for backyard chickens and late-night poetry slams
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Crestview is perfect for families, lawn chairs, and retro neon signs
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Allandale, perfect for backyard BBQs and Saturday garage sales
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North Loop is perfect for thrift hauls and midnight tacos
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Brentwood is perfect for Saturday strolls to neighborhood taco joints
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Bouldin Creek is perfect for porch hammocks and taco pilgrimages
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Old West Austin is perfect for tree-shaded strolls and porch wine
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Rollingwood is perfect for sprawling yards and soccer mom convoys
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Circle C Ranch is perfect for cul-de-sac block parties and minivans
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Steiner Ranch is perfect for sunset pontoon rides on Lake Travis
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Westlake Hills is perfect for modern mansions perched on high with panoramic views
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Lakeway is perfect for pontoon parties and sunrise paddleboarding sessions
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Pflugerville is perfect for backyard BBQs and splashy weekends at Lake Pflugerville
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Round Rock is perfect for Friday night lights and mega strip malls
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Cedar Park is perfect for little league marathons and Costco runs
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Georgetown is perfect for antique shopping and courthouse square strolls
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Leander is perfect for new builds and backyard trampoline kingdoms
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Del Valle is perfect for plane spotting and Formula 1 weekends
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Manor is perfect for Friday night football and wide-open skies
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