Coolest Neighborhoods in Austin to Live | Most Iconic Austin Neighborhoods

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If you’re going to move to one of the best cities in the world, you want to make sure you know about the coolest and most iconic neighborhoods in Austin, Texas to live in!

 

Allandale
Allandale has an older, small town vibe that feels like what Austin was 30-40 years ago.
Homes in general are older – built in the 50’s – 70’s.  Most are one-story, ranch-style on bigger lots with huge trees.  There’s lots of local, independently owned shops, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

 

North Loop
North Loop is very close to Allandale and has a similar vibe.
The homes are pretty comparable to those in Allandale – most were built post WWII – they are mostly single-story ranch style homes on larger lots with big oak trees in the front and back yards.  

 

Cherrywood
Cherrywood is known for having a really eclectic style. With the homes being a little bit smaller and have that cottagey feel to them. It is a smaller community and it’s mostly homes with shops, restaurants and bars that you can walk to along Manor Rd.

 

Old West Austin
Old West Austin is the largest historic district in Texas and it is much closer to downtown Austin.
The styles of homes in Old West are definitely distinct from what you will find in Allandale, North Loop and Cherrywood. They are more stately homes with columns and large yards. Old West is mainly residential and you can find iconic Austin restaurants just on the outskirts.

 

Zilker
Zilker is a pretty big neighborhood and the layout is similar to Allendale. It’s a very eclectic neighborhood with lots of ranch-style homes and massive homes with completely unique architecture. There is lots to do in Zilker with so much green and outdoor space. You will also find lots of bars and restaurants. 

 

If you’re thinking about moving to Austin and want to know which neighborhood is right for you.  Watch this video to learn more about the most Iconic Austin, Tx Neighborhoods.

 

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Living in Georgetown Texas | Austin but Smaller

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Are you curious about living in Georgetown Texas?

Georgetown, Tx is going to allow you to stretch your dollar farther than buying a home in Austin. And you have so many options. There are homes that were built in the 1800’2 and brand new communities being built right now.

Downtown Georgetown, Tx is a historic area and has been named Texas’s most beautiful town square. You will find that most businesses in the town square are independent, community owned businesses. It’s got everything from ice cream shops, pizza, home goods, antiques, and hat stores. There are also a handful of wineries in downtown Georgetown, Tx.

You can also find lots of outdoor stuff to do like The San Gabriel Park. It’s a 180 acre part with a mile and half of trails throughout for walking and biking. The San Gabriel river runs through the park. It is a great place to come and enjoy being outside.

There are some new communities popping up with brand new homes that you can move into. One development is called Rancho Sienna. They have an awesome pool, dog park, 24 hour fitness center, lots of trails and it is only 15 minutes from downtown Georgetown, Tx.

If you’re thinking about moving to Austin, but it feels a little too big and busy for you, Georgetown is the place for you. Watch this video to learn more about Georgetown, Tx

 

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Lakeway vs Bee Cave | Best City to Live in Austin Texas

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Lakeway and Bee Cave are two of the most beautiful (and expensive!) cities to live in Austin.

Lakeway, TX is one of the most desirable places in Austin to live. It has beautiful topography with rolling hills and you are close to the water with lots of outdoor water activities. When looking at neighborhoods in Lakeway, you have older Lakeway and the new construction Lakeway with two of the new construction neighborhoods being Rough Hollow and Sweetwater.

Bee Cave, TX has some great land activities like its 50 acres central park, the sculpture garden, Galleria and so much more. The topography in Bee Cave is gorgeous with lots of trees, hills and views everywhere. The neighborhoods in Bee Cave are Falconhead, Falconhead West (which are older communities) and Provence.

Watch this video to find out why people love living in these awesome suburbs!

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Living in Austin Texas Pros and Cons | Why You Should Move to Austin.

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We are talking about the pros and cons of living in Austin, Texas. Everything from the weather, to the traffic, the music and the beer.

CONS
Con #1 – The Traffic
Austin is a little city that got big even if it didn’t want to.You need to be prepared to sit in traffic if you are going from north Austin into South Austin.

Con #2 – The Heat
Austin is a mid subtropical environment with long hot summers and short, mild winters.

Con #3 – The Lines
You have to wait in line for everything like a burger or a pizza or a beer or pretty much everything.

Con #4 – The Housing Marketing
The housing market in Austin is crazy with the cost of living being 60% higher than the national average.

PROS
Pro #1 – Fun
Austin has many options if you are an outside person or an inside person. There is something here for everyone

Pro #2 – Independent Businesses
Austin supports independent businesses and they thrive here. You can find anything from restaurants to sewing stores, to bakeries, to services and so much more.

Pro #3 – Live Music
Austin, TX is the live music capital of the world.

Pro #4 – The Craft Beer Scene
Austin is exploding with breweries with over 60 breweries in the area.

Pro #5 – The Austin Housing Market
Once you buy a home in Austin, you are set. The value keeps appreciating with your mortgage payments staying the same and when you are ready to sell, offers land in your lap.

Watch the video to find out the secret that I share about Austin, something only Austinites know, so you can feel like a local before you even move here.

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Best Cities to Live in Near Austin | Best Austin Suburbs

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The number one rule in real estate is location, location, location. So what are the best Austin suburbs and the best cities to live in near Austin? This is where we break down the different neighborhoods, the schools, drive time to downtown Austin and what kind of home you can get for in the best Austin suburbs!

Round Rock, TX
Round Rock, TX is just a little bit Northeast of Austin. There are lots of restaurants, places to take your kids, parks and lots of really cool spots for families. It is fairly close to downtown Austin. During the day it will take you about 25-30 minutes and during rush hour, it will look more like 45 minutes to an hour.

Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park, TX is Northwest of Austin. It is like a bedroom community with mostly neighborhoods and restaurants. It is a more quiet area and the drive to downtown Austin will take about the same time as Round Rock, TX.

Bee Cave, TX
Bee Cave, TX is Southwest of Austin. It is a really fun town with a good mix of shops, restaurants and outdoor activities, especially water activities. The drive to downtown Austin will take you about 30 minutes during the day and 45 minutes during rush hour.

Lakeway, TX
Lakeway, TX is a little bit further north from Bee Cave, TX. It has a lot of golf courses and it’s on the water with beautiful views. Since we are further away from Austin, the drive times to downtown are a bit longer with the daytime drive taking about 40 minutes and during rush hour taking about 55-60+ minutes.

Dripping Springs, TX
Dripping Springs is further west and has been more developed over the past few years. The homes are on bigger pieces of land and your neighbors are a little bit further apart. The drive to downtown Austin will be similar to Lakeway!

Leander, TX
Leander, TX is north of Cedar Park and is growing so much. There is a lot of development happening in Leander and it is really going to explode and grow in the next few years. The drive to downtown Austin is about 30 minutes during the day and 45-55 during rush hour.

Georgetown, TX
Georgetown, TX is just east of Leander, TX. There’s a lot of history in old Georgetown as well as some really good restaurants, craft beer bars, wineries and shops. It is like two different cities in one. A cool downtown area from the 1800’s and tons of new communities outside of the downtown area. To get to downtown Austin from Georgetown, your drive times are about 40 minutes during the day and 55-60+ during rush hour.

Liberty Hill, TX
Liberty Hill, TX is even further north of Leander and there is new construction moving up into this neighborhood with the focus on helping neighbors get to know each other and really build a community. Getting to downtown Austin will take you a bit longer with a 45 minute drive during the day and a 55-60+ during rush hour.

All the Suburbs of Austin are some of the fastest growing communities in the US. This is a trend that has been happening for a while and it is going to continue.

Watch this video to learn more about the different Austin Suburbs!

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