Hilly Neighborhoods in Austin

When you see Texas depicted on TV, you see vast open spaces where you can see for miles. Though that is a lot of Texas, Austin is an exception. Located at the entrance to the hill country, Texas’ rolling hills, Austin’s west and northwest sides do have some change in elevation. These hills aren’t mountains, but they give enough change in topography to not be able to see for miles and miles. This area does tend to attract someone who is used to a more changing landscaping versus flat suburbs. Some never venture to this part of town, so they don’t know these hills exist.  If you’re looking to live in Austin, but want to live in the hills, here is a list of the hilly neighborhoods in Austin.

Hilly Neighborhoods in Austin Mapped

For a visual representation of where the hilly neighborhoods in Austin are located, check out our map. The map is interactive, so use it to explore the area.

Where are the Hilly Neighborhoods in Austin Located?

All of the change in topography in the Austin area will be west of MoPac and north of the river. This is where the hill country starts. You’ll see patches of hills at first mixed with flatter land. Then you’ll start to see some steeper hills as you go north. Not all of the west and northwest sides of town are hilly and there are varying degrees of hilly depending on the neighborhood.

Areas Just Outside of Austin that are Hilly

If you aren’t looking to live in the city of Austin, there are areas just outside of Austin that are also hilly. You’ll find those on the west side of town as well. We will profile the two neighborhoods in Leander, Crystal Falls and Travisso, that do have some rolling hills. You can also look into Lago Vista and Jonestown out 1431, which also has some change in topography. We won’t profile them here, but hills in Lago Vista and Jonestown are virtually everywhere, so if you look in those two cities, that would be a safe bet.

Austin Neighborhoods with Hills

Below we’ll list out the Austin neighborhoods with hills. This list will focus more on the neighborhoods that are hilly. Not the neighborhoods located at the top of a hill where you climb to get there, but the neighborhood is essentially flat. We’ve listed them in alphabetical order and included price, size and school info for each. You’ll also find a map and a link where you can check out its neighborhood guide for more info.

Cat Mountain

• Zip Code: 78731
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 7.6 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 26 minutes, 19 miles
• School District: Austin ISD
• Schools: Highland Park Elementary (7/10) or Doss Elementary (7/10), Lamar Middle (6/10) or Murchison Middle (5/10), Anderson High (6/10) or McCallum High (6/10)
• Average Price: $1,486,840
• Median Price: $1,275,000
• Price Range: Mid $700k’s – $5MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,966

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cat Mountain Neighborhood Guide.

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Great Hills

• Zip Code: 78750 & 78759
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 12 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 18 miles
• School District: Austin ISD and Round Rock ISD
• Austin ISD Schools: Hill Elementary (8/10), Murchison Middle (5/10), Anderson High (6/10)
• Round Rock ISD Schools: Kathy Caraway Elementary (6/10) or Laurel Mountain Elementary (10/10), Canyon Vista Middle (9/10), Westwood High (7/10)
• Average Price: $1,112,043
• Median Price: $1,114,296
• Price Range: Mid $600k’s – $1.75MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,764

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Great Hills Neighborhood Guide.

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Jester Estates

• Zip Code: 78750
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 11 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 20 miles
• School District: Austin ISD
• Schools: Hill Elementary (8/10), Murchison Middle (5/10), Anderson High (6/10)
• Average Price: $1,087,053
• Median Price: $1,100,000
• Price Range: Mid $800k’s – $1.5MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,839

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Jester Estates Neighborhood Guide.

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Mount Bonnell Shores

• Zip Code: 78731
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 10 minutes, 5 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 32 minutes, 26 miles
• School District: Austin ISD
• Schools: Highland Park Elementary (7/10), Lamar Middle (6/10), McCallum High (6/10)
• Average Price: $2,083,750
• Median Price: $2,083,750
• Price Range: $1.5MM’s – $2.6MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average SqFt: 3,229

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Mount Bonnell Shores Neighborhood Guide.

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Northwest Hills

• Zip Code: 78731
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 12 minutes, 7 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 18 miles
• School District: Austin ISD
• Schools: Doss Elementary (7/10), Murchison Middle (5/10), Anderson High (6/10)
• Average Price: $1,602,180
• Median Price: $1,564,500
• Price Range: Mid $700k’s – $3.7MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 3,044

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Northwest Hills Neighborhood Guide.

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River Place

• Zip Code: 78730
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 15 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 32 minutes, 25 miles
• School District: Leander ISD
• Schools: River Place Elementary (5/10), Four Points Middle (5/10), Vandegrift High (7/10)
• Average Price: $1,436,791
• Median Price: $1,363,250
• Price Range: Low $600k’s – $4.2MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average SqFt: 3,699

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our River Place Neighborhood Guide.

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Steiner Ranch

• Zip Code: 78732
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 18 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 28 miles
• School District: Leander ISD
• Schools: Laura Bush Elementary (10/10), Steiner Ranch Elementary (7/10), or River Ridge Elementary (10/10), Canyon Ridge Middle (8/10), Vandegrift High (7/10)
• Average Price: $1,028,236
• Median Price: $900,000
• Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.7MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 3,189

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Guide.

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Summit at West Rim on Mount Larson

• Zip Code: 78746
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 7 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 17 miles
• School District: Eanes ISD
• Schools: Eanes Elementary (9/10), Hill Country Middle (10/10), Westlake High (8/10)
• Average Price: $7,732,000
• Median Price: $7,732,000
• Price Range: $3MM’s – $12MM’s
• Average Beds/Baths: 5/7
• Average SqFt: 6,720

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Summit at West Rim on Mount Larson Neighborhood Guide.

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Westminster Glen

• Zip Code: 78730
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 12 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 26 minutes, 24 miles
• School District: Leander ISD
• Schools: River Place Elementary (5/10), Four Points Middle (5/10), Vandegrift High (7/10)
• Average Price: $2,567,500
• Median Price: $2,567,500
• Price Range: $2MM’s
• Average Beds/Baths: 5/6
• Average SqFt: 6,195

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Westminster Glen Neighborhood Guide.

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Leander Neighborhoods with Hills

Here are the two neighborhoods in Leander that are hilly: Crystal Falls and Travisso. They are located right next to each other on the west end of Leander.

Crystal Falls

• Zip Code: 78641
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 28 minutes, 25 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 32 miles
• School District: Leander ISD
• Schools: Whitestone Elementary (6/10) or Winkley Elementary (8/10), Leander Middle (6/10) or Running Brushy Middle (5/10), Leander High (6/10)
• Average Price: $939,075
• Median Price: $840,000
• Price Range: Mid $400k’s – $2.3MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average SqFt: 3,265

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Crystal Falls Neighborhood Guide.

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Travisso

• Zip Code: 78641
• Distance to Downtown Austin: 30 minutes, 27 miles
• Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 34 miles
• School District: Leander ISD
• Schools: Mason Elementary (7/10), Running Brushy Middle (5/10), Leander High (6/10)
• Average Price: $1,024,196
• Median Price: $928,179
• Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.45MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average SqFt: 3,304

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Travisso Neighborhood Guide.

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Price and size data is from ACTRIS closed sales 9/1/2021-8/31/2022. School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of June 2024.

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