Austin Neighborhoods Ranked by School Rating & Crime Grade

Westlake is where Austin's elite plant roots — top-ranked schools, sprawling estates, and a quiet confidence that comes with living in the city's most prestigious zip code.

Mount Bonnell is Austin's pinnacle address — dramatic hilltop views over Lake Austin, trophy estates, and the kind of exclusivity that defines the city's highest tier.

Pemberton Heights blends old Austin prestige with central convenience — graceful estates on tree-lined streets just minutes from the Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.

Tarrytown is old Austin at its finest — stately homes under massive live oaks, top schools, and walking distance to Lake Austin and downtown.

Old Enfield is one of Austin's most storied neighborhoods — gracious historic homes, walkable streets, and an unbeatable location between downtown and Lake Austin.

Bryker Woods is a charming central enclave with top-rated schools, walkable streets, and beautifully maintained bungalows that command serious premiums.

Anderson Mill is a Northwest Austin stalwart with Round Rock ISD schools, affordable entry prices, and a family-friendly atmosphere that has anchored the area for decades.

Scofield Farms is a well-established North Austin community near The Domain tech corridor — solid schools, low crime, and a location that has appreciated steadily as the northern employment center matures.

Legend Oaks is a well-kept Southwest Austin neighborhood with strong AISD schools, low crime, and a family-focused atmosphere that keeps turnover low and prices stable.

Shady Hollow is a family-centered South Austin neighborhood with a rural feel, award-winning schools, and a tight-knit community that makes residents stay for decades.

Westover Hills is a quiet, established West Austin neighborhood with well-maintained homes, excellent schools, and a private residential character that keeps it in perpetual demand.

Avery Ranch is a master-planned North Austin golf community with outstanding Round Rock ISD schools, an amenity-rich lifestyle, and one of the metro's most consistent family demographics.

McNeil is a Northwest Austin family neighborhood with some of the region's best Round Rock ISD schools, low crime statistics, and a consistent suburban character that retains families long-term.

Legend Oaks is a well-kept Southwest Austin neighborhood with strong AISD schools, low crime, and a family-focused atmosphere that keeps turnover low and prices stable.

Scofield Farms is a well-established North Austin community near The Domain tech corridor — solid schools, low crime, and a location that has appreciated steadily as the northern employment center matures.

Anderson Mill is a Northwest Austin stalwart with Round Rock ISD schools, affordable entry prices, and a family-friendly atmosphere that has anchored the area for decades.