About Central Austin

Central Austin is the heart of the creative culture of arts, food, events, activities. It attracts locals and visitors into experiencing the best of Austin. Defined as the north of the Colorado River, it winds through Downtown Austin, the south of Highway 290 and Allandale Road with I-35 to the east. Central Austin is home to a diverse downtown, charming neighborhoods, trendy restaurants, magnificent architecture, and an active entertainment scene. The area is also filled with opportunities for outdoor recreational activities such as walking, running, hiking, biking, rowing, and kayaking. Residents can easily connect with nature with plenty of parks and greenbelts nearby despite the high-rise buildings and modernity of the neighborhood,

Neighborhoods in Central Austin

Central Austin is home to diverse neighborhoods developed from 1935 to 1970. Downtown Austin is one of the areas that are included within the neighborhoods to Central Austin alongside sought-after neighborhoods of Rosedale, Tarrytown, Hyde Park, Allandale, Crestview, and Violet Crown.

In Downtown Austin, you’ll find skyscraper condos, hotels, and residences. The area has become the mecca of cool and comfortable with plenty of shops and things to offer from stylish lounges, upscale restaurants, and more. Popular condos in the area are Austin Proper Residences, The Independent Austin, The Austonian, and The Five Fifty-Five Residences. Austin Seaholm District is also located in the area where residential and commercial buildings rise.

Allandale is a quiet suburban neighborhood located at the North-Central part of Austin. It is one of the ideal neighborhoods to live in due to its accessibility to plenty of local roads, shops, and green spaces. Allandale is also one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Austin due to the low traffic and quiet feel. Tarrytown is another neighborhood in Central Austin to the west of Downtown. It is also an affluent neighborhood that bordered by Lake Austin and homes with beautiful trees with plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Hyde Park was considered as the first suburb in Austin. The historic neighborhoods are known for its personality and character. Mostly students populate the area due to its close proximity to UT – Austin. Hyde Park is one of the most desirable places to live in Central Austin because of its convenient location for the residents. Mueller is one of the newest residential development in Austin that started in 2007. The urban village consists of 700-acres and features townhomes, yard homes, and row homes. Aside from that, condos and rental apartments are also available in the area.

Homes in Central Austin

Homes in Central Austin consists of different styles from Victorian Homes, ’50s cottages, craftsman-style bungalows, contemporary lofts, modern houses, and high-rise condominiums. Many homes in the area today are revamped with modern features that are popular in today’s market. Decorative tile baths, chef-style kitchens, and master bedroom with walk-in suits are some of the features in each home in Central Austin.

Things To Do Central Austin

With plenty of young professionals and students from the University of Texas – Austin, the feel of the neighborhoods seems like a college town. Central Austin has a reputation as a music festival city with a vibrant nightlife since there are plenty of districts that are home to live music, good drinks, and great food. Some of the well-known streets are Rainey Street, a residential turned commercial row filled with upscale eateries and food trucks. Sixth Street, also known as Dirty Sixth, is one of the best places to experience the bustling array of bars, restaurants, and entertainment scene. The streets are even closed through Thursday and Saturday night since it is expected that the area gets populated during those nights!

In Central Austin, there is so much food to choose that it might look like you can visit different restaurants every day for an entire year! Texas French Break offers a European Bistro with a great wine list to choose from Taste delicious Mexican dishes at Fonda San Miguel, a place that is also known for its Sunday brunch and tasty margaritas. For a healthy type of meal, Picnik offers gluten-free, corn-free, soy-free, and peanut-free options. Indulge in dishes by Bryce Gilmore, a James Beard Award finalist, at Barley Swine. For some scrumptious pizza, Pinthouse Pizza offers not just pizza that you can build on your own but as well as 40 craft beers and desserts that will fill your stomach!

With Central Austin being a neighborhood filled with skyscrapers and modern amenities, plenty of parks and greenbelts are available to get in touch with nature. Swede Hill Pocket Park is popular for picnics and it also located within a neighborhood. A great place to relax and sit beneath the trees. Shoal Creek Greenbelt is a greenway in the heart of Austin. The greenbelt is one of the oldest trails and offers hike and bike trails. Since Downtown Austin is just a few minutes away, residents can paddle and kayak at Lady Bird Lake or go for a run and cycle at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail!

Schools in Central Austin

Central Austin is served by the Austin Independent School District or Austin ISD. To give you an idea, here are the following schools under Austin ISD that serves Central Austin.

Elementary, Pre-K, K-5, K-6

Blackshear Elementary School
Mathews Elementary School
Lee Elementary School
Zavala Elementary School
Padron Elementary School
Sanchez Elementary School
Campbell Elementary School
Uphaus Early Childhood Center
Read Pre-K Center
Rosedale School (PK-12)
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten Center

Middle School

Kealing Middle School
O. Henry Middle School
Martin Middle School
Rosedale School (PK-12)

High School

Liberal Arts & Science Academy
Richards School for Young Women Leaders (6-12)
McCallum High School
Austin High School
Garza Independence School (11-12)
Eastside Memorial at the Johnston Campus
International High School (9-10)
Graduation Preparatory Academy at Travis Early College High School