If you’re like most busy, young professionals living in Austin, you want a nice space to come home to. You also want a neighborhood with nearby dining and entertainment options so it doesn’t have to be a chore to go out after work. To help you figure out the best neighborhoods where you can find these things, we’ve put together a list of the best Austin neighborhoods for young professionals. We’ve given you information about each neighborhood, including a link where you can learn more. In making this list, we looked at several things including walkability of the neighborhood, average age of residents, things to do, nightlife and affordability.
Best Austin Neighborhoods for Young Professionals – Map
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Downtown Austin
- Zip Code: 78701
- Area of Town: Downtown
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 0 minutes, 0 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 16 minutes, 11 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 14 minutes, 7 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Mathews, O’Henry, Austin
- Price Range: $200k-$5.7MM
- Average Price: $994,598
- Median Price: $652,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 2/2
- Average SqFt: 1,331
- Year Built: 1925-2021
Just a few short years ago, Downtown Austin was just a shadow of what it is today. Over the last several years, there has been tremendous construction of high rise condos, infilling of open lots and transformation of older buildings into residential lofts. When building began, it brought several new residents to Downtown, which in turn brought more restaurants, bars and entertainment. With so much to do, Downtown is clearly the place to be if you are a young professional looking for minimal maintenance with maximum amenities and activities.
If you like nightlife, walking out your front door to restaurants and coffee shops and don’t want to take care of a yard, Downtown is the neighborhood for you. There are very few single family homes Downtown, so a condo will be the most likely choice. Many of these condos are luxury buildings, and there are several units that fetch millions of dollars. But, that doesn’t mean Downtown is automatically out of your budget if you can’t afford to shell out a million bucks. If you can live with a smaller unit, in a smaller building, a Downtown condo is a reality for virtually everyone.
To search all Downtown Austin condos for sale and to read more about this neighborhood, try our Downtown Austin Neighborhood Guide.
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Clarksville
- Zip Code: 78703
- Area of Town: Central Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 5 minutes, 1.1 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 14 minutes, 11 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 16 minutes, 8.6 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Mathews, O’Henry, Austin
- Price Range: $600k-$3MM
- Average Price: $1,394,018
- Median Price: $1,325,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
- Average SqFt: 2,013
- Year Built: 1898-2022
Clarksville is another great choice for young professionals who want to live near Downtown Austin, but a condo just doesn’t fit their lifestyle. Clarksville is well within walking distance to Downtown, meaning you won’t have to deal with parking, cabs or the noise of 6th Street when you don’t want to.
Clarksville is also a nice neighborhood on its own. Dating back to the 1870s, Clarksville was listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the 1970’s. Most of the homes were originally built in the 1910s and 1920s, but the average sq ft hovers around 1,900 because of the expansions and additions. Plus, many of the residences in Clarksville have at least a small yard, perfect for your dog or the gardener of the family.
For more info about Clarksville and to search homes for sale, visit our Clarksville Neighborhood Guide.
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Bouldin Creek
- Zip Code: 78704
- Area of Town: South Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 7 minutes, 1.7 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 16 minutes, 12 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 12 minutes, 9.4 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Becker, Fulmore, Travis
- Price Range: $500k-$2.5MM
- Average Price: $1,184,768
- Median Price: $1,115,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
- Average SqFt: 2,046
- Year Built: 1899-2021
Bouldin Creek is another great choice for young professionals, especially those who want to live in a single family home. Bouldin Creek is located just south of Downtown over Lady Bird Lake in Austin’s trendiest zip code, 78704. There is tons to do in Bouldin Creek – from South Congress, S 1st and South Lamar nightlife and restaurants, dog park at Auditorium Shores, running trail at Town Lake, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, food trucks – the list goes on and on.
Bouldin Creek homes are older, most of them being built in the 1920s and 1930s. But, the good news is a lot of them have been updated throughout, so you won’t have to go out to the well to get your water! Just like Downtown, much of Bouldin Creek is very walkable. But, unlike Downtown, you’ll find yourself walking to the library or coffee shop rather than the bar.
For more info about Bouldin Creek and to search homes and condos for sale, visit our Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Guide.
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South Lamar
- Zip Code: 78704
- Area of Town: South Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 12 minutes, 4.3 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 18 minutes, 15.3 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 10 minutes, 8.8 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Zilker, O’Henry, Austin
- Price Range: $500k-$2.4MM
- Average Price: $932,559
- Median Price: $830,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
- Average SqFt: 1,781
- Year Built: 1925-2022
South Lamar is one of the fastest growing South Austin neighborhoods. As development grew down towards 71 with the addition of several bars, restaurants and shopping, South Lamar has taken off. We’ve seen redevelopment of once vacant parcels, tear down and rebuilds and remodels of homes that were currently there. More affordable than some of its neighbors north of Oltor, South Lamar combines a convenient location with a variety of housing choices. If you’re looking for a 78704 address, but want to be close to highways and not give up some walkability, South Lamar is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our South Lamar Neighborhood Guide.
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Crestview
- Zip Code: 78757
- Area of Town: Central Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 7.6 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 10 minutes, 4.2 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 14 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Brentwood, Lamar, McCallum
- Price Range: $400k-$2.3MM
- Average Price: $824,167
- Median Price: $725,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average SqFt: 1,611
- Year Built: 1945-2022
Crestview has long been one of the more popular Central Austin neighborhoods. Now as development has crept up Burnet Road, the neighborhood is even more desirable. With more restaurants and entertainment options within walking distance, Crestview residents enjoy their neighborhood even more than they did before. Plus, located at the north end of Central Austin, residents who work north or downtown have a short commute, making it deal for couples who work on separate sides of town. The majority of the homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, though most of those have been remodeled with a modern finish out. On the flip side, you’ll also find brand new construction as well. If you’re looking for a convenient Central Austin location, Crestview is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Crestview Neighborhood Guide.
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North Loop
- Zip Code: 78751
- Area of Town: Central Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 9 minutes, 4.2 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 12 minutes, 8 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 14 minutes, 8.7 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Reilly or Ridgetop, Lamar, McCallum
- Price Range: $375k-$1.3MM
- Average Price: $678,867
- Median Price: $622,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average SqFt: 1,415
- Year Built: 1940-2022
North Loop rounds out our best Austin neighborhoods for young professionals list for those young professionals who work north of the city and want a neighborhood closer to work. This neighborhood has gotten so much notice, its been given an acronym like SoCo, SoLa and SoFi – NoLo. Gotta say something, right? NoLo is the north’s version of South Austin with funky shops, restaurants and coffee shops and its all within walking distance.
Homes in North Loop average around 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with 1,400 sq ft of living space. For more info about North Loop and to search homes for sale, visit our North Loop Neighborhood Guide.
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Mueller
- Zip Code: 78723
- Area of Town: East Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 10 minutes, 4.3 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 14 minutes, 10 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 12 minutes, 7 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Blanton or Maplewood, Kealing or Lamar, Reagan or McCallum
- Price Range: $650k-$1.8MM
- Average Price: $1,045,922
- Median Price: $1,000,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 2,306
- Year Built: 2007-2022
Built on Austin’s original airport (Robert Mueller Municipal Airport) property, you’ll still see the air traffic control tower on the site. When the airport moved to its current location back in 1999, there was a big push to create a live/work/play community that was met with a great deal of resistance likely because it was a little ahead of its time. Fast forward 20 years and Mueller’s live/work/play is one of the most highly sought after neighborhoods near Downtown Austin. Homes are built within the last 10 or so years and include everything from single family homes to condos to townhomes with small lots. You’ll also find a movie theater, bars, restaurant, kids museum, parks, food trucks all located 3 miles from Downtown. If you’re looking for a great home base that is walkable, but want to avoid the noisy atmosphere of Downtown, Mueller is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Mueller Neighborhood Guide.
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Park East
- Zip Code: 78741
- Area of Town: East Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 12 minutes, 6 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 20 minutes, 16 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 5 minutes, 2.7 miles
- School District: Del Valle ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Smith, Ojeda, Del Valle
- Price Range: $350k-$650k
- Average Price: $501,250
- Median Price: $495,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
- Average SqFt: 1,949
- Year Built: 2016-2019
Located in Southeast Austin’s up and coming Riverside district, Park East is a community of brand new homes on small lots. Only minutes to the airport, South Congress, Downtown Austin and 183, Park East is ideal for someone who wants to live near Downtown in something new and not pay Downtown prices. Building is happening all around Park East, so it won’t be long before this neighborhood has its own restaurants, shopping, coffee, movie theater, etc. If you’re looking for affordability, convenience and a more modern finish out, Park East is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Park East Neighborhood Guide.
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Walnut Crossing
- Zip Code: 78759
- Area of Town: Northwest Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 16 minutes, 12 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 6 minutes, 2.2 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 19 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Summit, Murchison, Anderson
- Price Range: $350k-$675k
- Average Price: $549,944
- Median Price: $575,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average SqFt: 1,485
- Year Built: 1978-1982
Walnut Crossing is an established neighborhood near The Domain where you’ll find tastefully redone homes. As the demand for quality homes increased due to the influx of tech companies along Parmer Lane and near the Domain, neighborhoods like Walnut Crossing transformed quickly. If you’re like a lot of home buyers today, they value a well built home that doesn’t look cookie cutter. They’re shying away from the suburban wasteland and towards neighborhoods like Walnut Crossing that have character. Walnut Crossing has no HOA, so the neighborhood is not as uniform as neighboring Balcones Woods (also on our list). Some residents keep their yards pristine, while others could use a little work. If you’re looking for a larger lot, mature trees and something unique, Walnut Crossing is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Walnut Crossing Neighborhood Guide.
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Balcones Woods
- Zip Code: 78759
- Area of Town: Northwest Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 16 minutes, 11 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 7 minutes, 3 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 22 minutes, 18 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Davis, Murchison, Anderson
- Price Range: $550k-$850k
- Average Price: $689,167
- Median Price: $660,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average SqFt: 1,882
- Year Built: 1971-1981
Located near Walnut Crossing, Balcones Woods is a better choice for you if you’re looking for a little more well kept neighborhood and you’re willing to pay a bit more for it. Much like Walnut Crossing, Balcones Woods homes were built in the 1970s, so you’ll find larger lots, mature trees and 1970s floor plans. The neighborhood is conveniently located between MoPac and 183, so you have easy access to virtually anywhere you need to go. Plus, The Domain and Arboretum are only a few minutes away, making shopping and going out a fun experience rather than a chore. Balcones Woods is a great choice for you if you’re looking for something north in an established, well kept neighborhood.
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Eubank Acres
- Zip Code: 78753
- Area of Town: Northwest Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 10 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 8 minutes, 3.6 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 20 minutes, 14 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Walnut Creek, Dobie, Lanier
- Price Range: $400k-$600k
- Average Price: $488,750
- Median Price: $478,250
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average SqFt: 1,462
- Year Built: 1955-1965
Eubank Acres is a neighborhood where we’ve seen several extensive remodels recently. Residents are drawn to the neighborhood’s convenient location, right off 35 near the Tech Corridor, large lots, mature trees and character. Not every home is updated, so if you’re looking for something you can transform into exactly what you want, Eubank Acres is also a great place to look for that. Schools are not as highly rated here as our other best Austin neighborhoods for young professionals, so if kids are a ways out, Eubank Acres is a good choice.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Eubank Acres Neighborhood Guide.
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Condos Near The Arboretum
- Zip Code: 78759 or 78727
- Area of Town: Northwest Austin
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 10 miles
- Distance to The Domain: 7 minutes, 2.8 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 20 minutes, 17 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High School: Davis, Doss or Hill, Murchison, Anderson
- Price Range: $150k-$900k
- Average Price: $359,153
- Median Price: $325,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 2/2
- Average SqFt: 1,187
- Year Built: 1969-2007
Though not an official “neighborhood,” condos near The Arboretum are the perfect choice for the young professional that works in North Austin. The Arboretum is an outdoor mall with upscale retailers and restaurants, as well as many casual restaurants as well. The Arboretum is a popular place for North Austin residents to shop, eat and meet up with friends at Starbucks. Its also a great place to go on a weeknight and get a break from work.
Condos near The Arboretum offer both proximity to some of Austin’s best shopping and dining and affordability. The average condo near The Arboretum is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with nearly 1,100 sq ft of living space. For more info about condos near The Arboretum and to search condos for sale, try our Condos Near The Arboretum section.
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Average price and size data is from ACTRIS closed sales from 1/31/2021-1/30/2022.
How Did We Come up with this List?
We looked at factors like walkability, proximity to employers, quality of schools, affordability, range of housing available and proximity to nightlife and entertainment.
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