What people are saying
"Quiet and friendly"
"apartment robberies"
"Have to drive everywhere"
"Great for families"
Movers & shakers in the rankings
#1 - Up 1 spot in San Francisco
#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
#29 - Up 3 spots in Los Angeles
Top community reviews
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- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"Everything great about Austin is here"
Austinites have very strong opinions on what is the best neighborhood to live in, but it is hard to beat Zilker for how it epitomizes what makes Austin so loved and so livable. Located in central south Austin, just below Lady Bird Lake, the Zilker neighborhood has the best of all that Austin has to offer right at its doorstep. Close to downtown and next to Zilker Park, the jewel of Austin’s renowned park system, residents enjoy both the benefits of an urban location and access to prime green s...
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Pros
- Zilker park in your backyard
- Strong community spirit
- Great location
Cons
- A bit expensive
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
