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Crestview neighborhood

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Crestview

Austin
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City
24K
Est. Population
Covers all of ZIP 78757
1
School District

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Living in Crestview

Crestview is a centrally located neighborhood in North Austin known for its mid-century charm and growing local business scene. The Crestview Station development along the Capital MetroRail line has brought new restaurants, shops, and transit-oriented living to the area.

The neighborhood features a mix of original 1950s ranch homes and thoughtful modern renovations on quiet, walkable streets. Crestview's access to the Violet Crown Trail, proximity to the Brentwood and Allandale neighborhoods, and commuter rail access make it an increasingly popular choice for buyers seeking value in central Austin.

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Demographics

Urban

It's a walkable, urban vibe — everything's close

Based on ZIP 78757

24K
people
5K
per sq mi
39.1
median age
68%
bachelor's+
26%
graduate+

Work & Economy

Lots of remote workers here — 37% work from home, way above the national average, and and everyone has solid internet.

3.8%
unemployed
TX avg 4.4%
37.1%
work from home
U.S. avg 15.2%
96.2%
broadband
7.7%
below poverty
TX avg 13.4%

Housing Profile

Balanced

Healthy mix of owners and renters, mostly '60s and '70s builds with real character, though a lot of renters here are feeling the squeeze.

60%
40%
Own11,985 unitsRent
$655,900
home value
$1,723/mo
median rent
1967
year built
64%
single-family
42%
rent-burdened

Getting Around

Very Walkable

You can handle most errands on foot here, and biking is a real option, with decent transit connections, plus a quick 20-minute average commute.

71/ 100
Walk Score
Walk71 / 100
Bike86 / 100
Transit51 / 100
20 min
avg. commute
4%
no vehicle

Daily Life

You've got H-E-B, Sprouts, Walmart and more for groceries, tons of dining options — you won't get bored, and plenty of green space to get outside.

Grocery· 20+Excellent
Retail· 20+Excellent
Dining· 20+Excellent
Parks· 20+Excellent
Healthcare· 20+Excellent
Entertainment· 7Moderate
H-E-BSproutsWalmartHome DepotLowe'sTargetBright Leaf Natural AreaCentral ParkSt. John's ParkLonestar Soccer Club Papandrea FieldNorthwest Recreation CenterRamsey ParkShipe ParkAllen Memorial County ParkWooten Neighborhood ParkBrentwood Neighborhood ParkH-E-BSproutsWalmartHome DepotLowe'sTargetBright Leaf Natural AreaCentral ParkSt. John's ParkLonestar Soccer Club Papandrea FieldNorthwest Recreation CenterRamsey ParkShipe ParkAllen Memorial County ParkWooten Neighborhood ParkBrentwood Neighborhood Park

Education

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