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Francesca Hernandez-Singer
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Barton Hills Neighborhood Overview

Hippie Trails Meet Million-Dollar Deck Views

13of 33 Austin Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by Zilker Park, Mopac, Ben White Boulevard, and Barton Creek Greenbelt canyon

📌Best known for outdoor trails, hippie history, and backyard concerts

👕You’ll fit in if you wear Tevas with vintage tie-dye shirts and have dogs

👍Coyotes and foxes can make regular backyard appearances

👎Move here for Greenbelt access and sunsets over treetop patios

✨The downside to Barton Hills is that hills plus traffic equals slow "rush" hours and tricky parking situations

The overall feel is outdoorsy chill quirky

Neighborhood Hotspots: Barton Creek Greenbelt, Taco Deli, Barton Hills Market

Barton Hills is perfect for hiking Barton Creek, then grilling brisket

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Moving to Barton Hills - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Austin or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Austin guide for the big-picture view — or compare Barton Hills against other parts of the city in our Austin neighborhood guide.