Downtown Community Guide | Seely Real Estate Team

Welcome to Downtown

Vibrant pulse of Austin overflowing with spirit and a refreshing lifestyle

The effervescent heart of Austin, the city’s downtown neighborhood is a stunning collection of opportunities to work, live, and play. High-rise condos and skyscrapers paint a glittering skyline that includes some of the tallest buildings west of the Mississippi. The city’s effortlessly cool, inclusive personality is exemplified through the area’s diverse and friendly population.

Downtown is tucked between The University of Texas at Austin to the north, Lady Bird Lake to the south, and bounded on the east and west by I-35 and North Lamar Boulevard. The best that Austin has to offer downtown is right at your doorstep, with entertainment available night and day. The area is peppered with remarkable government buildings, as well as locations with historical significance.

A neighborhood always on the move, Downtown Austin is experiencing a growth surge that’s led to increased availability of luxury residential housing. The majority of spaces are luxe condos, spacious apartments, and penthouses, all with modern, contemporary sophistication and a multitude of incredible amenities.

What to Love

Living amidst the action, including among many of the nation’s top music venues
Growth and new opportunities in the fastest-growing city in the country
Within walking distance of top shopping areas, restaurants, and event spaces
Urban parks and green spaces to break up the city’s density

Local Lifestyle

Downtown’s incredible walkability contributes to its on-the-go energy. The streets are bustling day and night, with an array of residents heading to work, live shows, the newest gastropubs, favorite coffee shops, or meeting up with friends at one of the many urban parks.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Downtown Austin is, of course, the epicenter of the city. Consequently, those living in this neighborhood are always within easy walking distance of the area’s finest shopping districts and unbelievably delicious restaurants. Retail enthusiasts of Downtown tend to be drawn to the 2nd Street District, which lies a few blocks south and harbors upscale local boutiques like UAL and national fashion retailers including Francesca’s and Urban Outfitters.

Dining in Downtown Austin is diverse, with restaurants whose flavors span across the globe and environments that run the gamut from ultra-casual to impeccable fine dining. Handmade, fresh pasta is a staple at Red Ash Italia, whose wood-fired cuisine is inspired by the traditions of both Northern and Southern Italy. The grits and biscuits of Fixe Austin have a loyal following of diners who are enamored with the upscale atmosphere and refined, down-home cooking.

You’ll find that the traditional elements of Mexican fare have been elevated into something contemporary and new at ATX Cocina, whose ethically sourced ingredients and respect for culture are the backbone for a menu replete with exciting, masterful dishes. The Well aims to redefine the healthy food experience downtown through its innovative meals and local, sustainable sourcing practices and has the added perk of being free of gluten and soy.

Things to Do

Nature, music, culture, and entertainment converge in Downtown Austin to provide a wide assortment of activities for its residents and visitors. Downtown serves as a central hub for nationally recognized events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, also known as the ACL. The famous festival has featured top artists like Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Hozier, Jay-Z, and dozens of others.

Republic Square downtown is the hotspot for local events—including farmers’ markets and movie nights—in addition to maintaining amenities for live music performances, event hosting, picnicking, dog-walking, and fitness.

Cooling off in the Texas heat is made easy at the nearby Lady Bird Lake, whose activities are every water lover's dream. Paddleboarding, crew-rowing, lake cruises, and canoeing are just a few of the exciting options for fun on Lady Bird Lake, which is also conveniently surrounded by trails for biking and walking.

Schools

Downtown is home to a number of excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:

Trinity Episcopal School of Austin, K-8, highly-rated private Episcopal school
Headwaters School, PK-12, private Montessori school ranked in the top five best schools for the arts in Texas

Overview for Downtown, TX

12,523 people live in Downtown, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $126,821. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,523

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$126,821

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown, TX

Population Households Employment

Downtown has 8,101 households, with an average household size of 1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,523 people call Downtown home. The population density is 12,687.118 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,523

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

59.94 / 40.06%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

8,101

Total Households

1

Average Household Size

$126,821

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Gulp Coffee page on Yelp	Dining	1.38 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sukjai Thai Food page on Yelp Search 601 W Live Oak St on Google Maps	Dining	1.99 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Austin Flag and Flagpole page on Yelp Search 5214 Burleson Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	4.19 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pilates By Katie page on Yelp Search 815 E 52nd St on Google Maps	Active	3.39 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shape Method Pilates page on Yelp Search 5000 Bee Caves Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.66 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Austin T3 page on Yelp Search 3267 Bee Caves Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.49 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Austin Iyengar Yoga page on Yelp Search 4006 S Lamar Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.72 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Zippy Is Silly page on Yelp	Active	2.51 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tina Laboy Nutrition Therapy page on Yelp Search 2520 Longview St on Google Maps	Active	1.5 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the LaLa Kuhlman , LMT page on Yelp Search 1825 Fort View Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.8 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dori Stella - Hair Stylist page on Yelp Search 509 B W Lynn St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.19 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mayhem Boutique Salon page on Yelp Search 4526 Burnet Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.48 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Jessica Tate Hair page on Yelp Search 4526 Burnet Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.22 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Reshape Microblading Studio page on Yelp Search 2900 South Congress Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.69 miles	38 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lovejay Beauty page on Yelp Search 2124 E 6th St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.6 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stephen Shortnacy Massage page on Yelp	Beauty	2.12 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio Anomaly page on Yelp Search 311 Bowie St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.59 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Blonde Leopard Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 1702 San Antonio St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.71 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 26th and Butler page on Yelp Search 3663 Bee Cave Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.86 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ChrispyNails page on Yelp	Beauty	3.25 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bare Body Spa page on Yelp Search 1904 W Koenig Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	4.43 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

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Downtown

Welcome to Downtown

What to Love

Local Lifestyle

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Schools

Overview for Downtown, TX

12,523

40 years

High

$126,821

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown, TX

12,523

High

40

59.94 / 40.06%

8,101

1

$126,821

Around Downtown, TX

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Walker's Paradise

91

Biker's Paradise

69

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