Top Places To Live In Austin, TX in 2022

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I moved to Austin about 3 years ago and ever since, I have been getting so many questions asking "Where are the top places to live in Austin?". I feel like I still don't have all of the knowledge so I invited my friends, Alyssa and David. They are native Austinites and local Real Estate Advisors at Realty Austin! I'm so excited to have them on my channel to share their wealth of knowledge on the city of Austin, TX. In today's video we talk about the top places to live in Austin!
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[@pedrojurado7987]

She is not forcing that smile at all

[@LuKiSCraft]

LOL

[@jennig7543]

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[@marlaynarevear5073]

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[@udaybakili7151]

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[@RC-eh7yl]

Also an austinite born and raised. After selling my house in South Austin, I now own a condo in the Northwest Hills (which wasn't mentioned). I love the area because its 5 minutes North of DT, 7 Minutes south of the Domain, and its full of hills, stunning neighborhoods with canyon views, on the river/parks and preserves, restaurants, and just across Mopac from Burnet road, Anderson area, and all that central Austin has to offer. Definitely wish they had touched on this area.- but kind of glad they didn't, its a little secret gem of Austin.

[@ameerskater]

maybe ill mow there

[@jazzyroly]

I live in the Domain area and am planning on moving NW next! It's beautiful over there.

[@sjohnson9403]

Is Rundberg in that area?

[@RC-eh7yl]

@@sjohnson9403 Nope, that's off of i35 in North Austin. Thats unfortunately a pretty crime ridden area of town and has been since the early 90's

[@scottvickery2057]

@@RC-eh7yl where are the other areas besides North Austin to stay away from?

[@francisebbecke2727]

Loved Austin in the 60s and 70s. It is still good, but it has become too expensive. I live in San Antonio which is also good. Both cities have their own character. Now, approaching retirement, we are looking for something along HW 35 between Austin and San Antonio. The best of both worlds.

[@luperamos7307]

Where would you recommend families with kids to move to around San Antonio or Austin if they still want to get some value?

[@elisammon2712]

This was very helpful thank you! I'm moving to Austin and the way you would show it on the map before talking was amazing.

[@SonaliP]

So glad you found it helpfu@

[@princesspig08]

I live in ATX and do daily vlogs!!! I absolutely love it.

[@SonaliP]

ATX is the best!!

[@melanijafei636]

omg thnxs subscribed

[@devildooms]

I am looking to move to Austin and have been researching, this video was super helpful. Thank you.

[@SonaliP]

Any time!

[@alexisandrade709]

I hope you are not a liberal

[@drengegaj]

@@alexisandrade709 😅

[@AlexGarcia913]

Hey I graduated from Texas State too! thats awesome! I miss living in the Austin area so much!

[@naijachicxx8629]

Really great video! Would have loved if they could have gone into details about housing prices to get an idea of what your budget should be if you want to live in each place. Thanks for doing this :)

[@SonaliP]

Great suggestion! Thank you for watching!

[@sintexas857]

You make it sound like paradise ! What you don’t hear is yes, there’s awesome trails, restaurants, & parks, but due to huge population of homeless, you must navigate your way around people sleeping or drugged out in front of many establishments, as well as being accosted on the trails. Sixth Street used to be an awesome, main place to go for great music & entertainment. Due to high crime, including shootings, & homeless harassment, I would stir clear!! Do your research & visit and see for yourself!

[@dtPlaythroughs]

I have mixed feelings on this. Austin is an unusually safe city considering its population. It's gotten worse but still way better than most other major cities. I have to admit this is a big reason for me unsure if I want to move back because live music is #1 for me and all the homeless junkies reside around the music venues around 7th street. It's a pretty rotten scene. The Drag always had friendly vagabonds but it's a different vibe around 6th/7th. Austin is banning tents in August so we'll see how that goes.

[@selaraye5567]

I have been on trails all over the city by myself and have never been “accosted” ... where are you going?

[@moddrrrusky2910]

I have lived in Austin for my entire life (18 years) and have never been accosted by a homeless person nor had to navigate through them. Can you please explain further?

[@mckaelaautumn]

My favorite house is located at Johanna st and 1st st. So gorgeous and the backyard is amazing.

[@smit4925]

Yay!!!! I've been waiting for this video 😀

[@SonaliP]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Atothen1234]

Texas needs to limit property tax increases. In Cali it is based on the price you bought the home and can’t increase more than 2% each year or the rate of inflation whichever LESS.

[@chrollifanboy28]

Texas has no state income tax unlike California with high taxes. Something’s gotta give.

[@luperamos7307]

@@chrollifanboy28 But that only benefits the elites and high income earners.

[@edenlouise51]

these drone shots are so beautiful!! This video was super informative it must have taken a lot of time to make!

[@SonaliP]

Thank you so much!! I worked hard on this one so it means a lot that you can tell!😍

[@shanekahowellmivida9812]

Wow! What a great video!! It was very helpful! We are considering to move to Austin!

[@dman747]

Austin sure beats living in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Austin is basically in the middle of everything. I would choose San Antonio over Dallas and Houston but then again would choose Austin over San Antonio. I do have a “red flag” place in town and that’s in Pflugerville. I had a very unhappy childhood life in Pflugerville when I lived there as a kid due to family problems and I’m glad I don’t live there anymore. Since my family sold that house there and moved, I no longer have a reason to go back there so I just stay away from there. 1 red flag area is enough and too many red flag areas can put a strain on me living in Austin. I’m glad Pflugerville is my only red flag place in town and that’s the only spot in town I stay out of. Those neighborhoods mentioned above, I’m glad I didn’t live there as a kid or otherwise I would have avoided those areas.

[@paolasalazar928]

Omg! I'm almost to decide to live in Pflugerville, this comment make me feel sad.

[@cesargonzales1194]

Round rock ,cedar park may cost a little less but the commute to get back into Austin is annoying about 9+ years ago there were specific times of day where it wasn’t that bad .. but not anymore people from Cali keep moving to Austin ..

[@aurora571000]

Move near the light rail system and use that in conjunction with your bicycle.

[@HardcityRaindrops]

Just got a job at Tesla I’m coming from Iowa!

[@paolasalazar928]

My husband just made the panel interview, we are waiting for news! Wish us luck

[@howellwong11]

I live near Seton Medical Center, Rudy's BBQ, Central Market and Shoal Creek. What not to like (except high property tax)?

[@AllAboutAubreyV]

This is sooo helpful! I’ve been wanting to move here from LA and this was so informative. 🥰

[@SonaliP]

I'm so glad I could help!

[@alwaysinsearch]

They forgot to mention in this video the huge homeless problem Austin has. I moved to Austin from LA few months ago and I'm in shock with all the drug addicts and homeless tent camps. I recommend you visit several times before officially moving. All these KZbin videos glamorize Austin but it's expensive and the city has a homeless problem that everyone likes to ignore. Austin reminds me of LA but not in a way good.

[@vimalcurio]

@@alwaysinsearch sure! first, I'll visit few times then I will decide if I want to move there or not but I don't think homeless people there is a problem for you. is it?

[@alwaysinsearch]

@@vimalcurio well for one....you can't walk on the sidewalks and they do break into cars. Some are mentally ill or in drugs.. Also do you really want to see every day tent communities all over the sidewalk,parks and under bridges. Do you really want to see garbage everywhere. On top of that you are paying a lot of money to live in Austin surrounded by tents and garbage. Doesn't make sense. California and many other states have the same issues. Unfortunately the government in this country doesn't care about the homeless population.

[@josmith8983]

@@alwaysinsearch well, now that problem has been improved upon pretty majorly

[@Maegan819]

Amazing insight to the different sides of Atx. I have lived in Austin a couple years now and still getting to know the city. Great job!

[@springday5679]

is it hot and humid?

[@soniascott9330]

You also need to look at the wage. Not good. It will make you run in the opposite direction.

[@chechozuleta]

Loved your video! I´m moving to Austin in two months, in my 30s., with my girlfriend. Which neighborhoods would you recommend?? walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc is a priority, needs to have a vibe! any thoughts???? appreciate the help! I know downtown is suggested but might be really expensive. Working remotely.

[@SonaliP]

Check out east austin, saltillo or a little north in Mueller!☺️

[@zephynelson9140]

@@SonaliP what would be a not to expensive place to live in austin me and my siblings are moving there this summer??

[@Melly-G]

This is such a neat idea! You should make it a series maybe do all the places you’ve lived!

[@SonaliP]

Ooh that would be cool!! Thank you for the idea!😍

[@francinepapa1296]

My son is interested in moving to Austin we live in upstate ny, so we plan on visiting Dec9th; he's 21 years old where would you suggest to lease? He will have a roommate also..and also your video was very informative thank you!

[@santamanone]

Where is the best area close to public hunting? Stables? Is there an air park nearby?

[@alwaysinsearch]

Only transplants live in Austin and they are against hunting.

[@TaskSwitcherify]

As real estate agents you could've mentioned what "cheap" and "expensive" means here.

[@victoriaalvarez502]

Wow the quality of the video is so good

[@SonaliP]

Thank you for noticing! 😍

[@suzettebutner480]

Just curious how do you pronounce the Street Manchecka...? In south Austin

[@andrewfreeman88]

Man-Cha-Ca or Manchac for short.

[@edwinvasquez9957]

Seeing videos like this makes me sad due to how this only brings more gentrification, yeah I have lots of love to my hometown Austin and I’m happy that finally people are showing love, but as someone who has lived and grown up in the low class of Austin gentrification is highly visible. I know that this was bound to happened as it happens everywhere around the nation but once it happens to you it really does hurt knowing the natives of this city are leavin💔 Please take care of my beautiful city❤️

[@amylopez9485]

I live North Austin and its great :)

[@thepixelw4rrior644]

I grew up in south Austin and lived here almost my entire life, left a 2 years to work in Bay Area. I was paying 4K in rent for a 700sqft home in the Bay, way cheaper here. I live in Milwood, a short walk from Apple, 5 minute drive from Domain, but decided to leave to the suburbs. I bought a home over 3000sqft in Georgetown, close to southwestern and the square, pricing isn’t not all that much better then some Austin Areas.

[@andrewfreeman88]

I'm in South Austin Slaughter / Manchaca. Just 12 minutes to Zilker and town lake trails is a good distance for me.

[@yolandatorres3823]

Hello. I'm moving too Austin tx. From Dallas tx.where can I move too where it's not too expenses. I want a nice apt. What I understand is too expenses... Please help...

[@acepv68]

How about a country style living, but not far from city?

[@jennig7543]

how about schools and high schools I would like to hear all about it . I heard North Austin is good place to live . Never been to texas But my friend who lives in Houston and my dad who lives 30 or 40 minutes from Austin . I would love to visit and maybe live down there , they should also talk about affordable housing too . they make sound Austin super safe to live .

[@beverlysanchez617]

Thanks for sharing!! I'm moving to austin in january and also a UCF alumni!! Go knights!

[@SonaliP]

That's awesome! Good luck with the move! Charge on!

[@chriswalls5831]

Atx changed a lot since I left in 2004

[@iamthelight]

😎 Awesome Thanx

[@cyndigirl418]

Great video! Is it possible to buy a home anywhere in the Austin area for between 200-250K?

[@JJJ_JJ1]

A teardown in Montopolis perhaps. But that price point is virtually nonexistent at this point, unless you’re in the market for a 1/1 condo.

[@aurora571000]

Leander/Cedar Park area maybe 250k. I really like the Block House Creek area. They have great HOA amenities for low fees. The mini-train has a stop nearby, excellent school district and nearby community college

[@mzzzol]

I live in San Antonio but next year Im moving to Austin I love Austin Im vegan and there is lot of vegan food in Austin.

[@thedjleek1]

Thinking of moving to Austin from Columbus, OH. Sick of this cold weather. If I have to be stuck in the house I at least wish it was nice! Have only heard great things about Austin! Leave me some pros and cons!

[@MaybeMadison]

Pro - very liberal city, great local businesses. Con - it’s growing too quickly for the infrastructure to keep up with. With a lot of large companies moving to ATX, it’s growing FAST. Our roads and interstates are at least 10 years behind where they should be. Rent prices are very expensive. I’ve been here 2 years and looking to move some point in the future. It’s getting too expensive!

[@jakekrolak6092]

Currently living in Columbus - did you end up making the move?

[@Fan.of_smallcreek]

I’m going to live there in Nalle woods

[@rhiannonvale9967]

West lake would be a dream

[@aliciahester2485]

I live in Buda and I love it! 🥰

[@lincoln6981]

I live in Houston, and my brother is always telling me dude Austin is so nice we should move out there. I do like how it doesn't flood over there lol . Is it generally cooler or warmer there ?? Should I really consider moving out there. Would like a nice place for me and my daughter

[@azulaquaza4916]

Weather wise it beats Houston because it's on the border of 2 climate zones Hunidity of gulf region and Dryness of the West so it gets really hot and it can also sometimes be sticky cause of that moisture but nobody is as sticky in the entire state as Houston which I bet yall have next to no winter. In Austin snow is possible maybe 1- 3 days a year. Hurricanes we get the tail ends while Houston gets smashed. So it's basically like big Thunderstorm for all of an hour. It's hotter than Houston in heat heat but not humid heat. Summers can be dangerous especially August and September but there's alot of water recreation here to cool off so is nice. Your family can enjoy the best education in all of the southern US (no joke) as the I35 corridor from Waco down to San Antonio is one of the most educated regions in the country that's why companys like SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Facebook, Google have centers not far from 35.

[@lincoln6981]

@@azulaquaza4916 that sounds pretty good to me tbh. I bet Austin doesn't flood everything it rains lol . And no humidity sounds nice as well. Are you from Austin?

[@azulaquaza4916]

@@lincoln6981I live in Pflugerville a Northern suburb. There is still humidity btw just not as intense as Houston. Yea it dosent flood too seriously. Last bad rain was summer of 2015 which was a El Niňo but it's mostly sunny.

[@FatBichon]

Best AFFORDABLE condos are at Travis Oaks, S Congress & Oltorf 78704

[@MsHorsehappy]

Where can I live close to the airport but rural enough for horses

[@TRAZ4004]

Respect to you for bringing native experts on. I’ve seen videos of people visiting giving their advice..smh

[@janaemckinney7711]

Looking for something very family Oriented and fair pricing in Austin tx

[@troyehnisz9907]

Tarrytown and west lake

[@HuyNguyen-nn5rg]

How is the weather in Austin, TX ?

[@azulaquaza4916]

April- July it's hot, but rain is more common. August & September are very dangerous heat wise with little to no rain. Mid -October - December very beautiful weather the best time to enjoy outside. January - Mid -March also very good weather but it can get really cold some days. Austin's most famous events are held in between October - March

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

Don't move to Austin it's over populated horrible traffic now we are losing green spaces and higher crime just to list a few. #DontMoveToAustin #RIPATX

[@downbythebay2024]

Thank you!

[@statusquoreject]

I was born and raised in Silicon Valley in CA. I'm 41 now and work tech but I'm leaving my job at the end of this month. Im sick of the high cost of living here, the liberal poltics and people, the homeless, the high taxes, the lockdown and gov officials, and the traffic. I was thinking about moving to Texas, and everyone says I should go to Austin, but I here that Austin is mini Cali and is a very expensive place which is also full of liberals. That doesn't sound like I'm escaping what I hate about CA. Is this true? I thought about moving to a place like Dallas but all the stuff I've read and seen makes it sound like Austin is the only place to live in Texas, that has things to do and that everywhere else in Texas is just a barren flat desolate place with nothing going on. no matter what I have to leave California because I just don't fit in here anymore and I don't want to keep stretching my dollar which doesn't go far here even though I make six figures. I thought Texas was a place to move to but I don't know much about Texas and where to go especially if I don't think Austin might be for me. Can any texts out there give any advice? Is Austin really similar to California? Where else in Texas or even where else in the US should I look at?

[@MrInspirational43]

Texas pay is ridiculously much lower than California and you will pay almost the same amount for a house there. The housing market in Texas isn't as affordable as people think unless you've retired and don't have to worry about getting a job. If you have a pension, it will split once you go to Texas. I make six figures in L.A. as a teacher. I barely made $125 a day as a sub in Texas even with a full credential in special education. I'm a Republican Californian too. They have an increasing homeless population in Austin too. The weather is terrible, it's very humid and sticky and expect to pay about $1000 a month for power in the summer. The only good thing around Austin is a place called Schlitterbahn which is a water park which is incredible but that's in New Braunfels which is south of Austin. If you like sticky, hot weather you'll like Austin. Be ready for L.A. traffic, it's already there. My dad and his soon to be wife live in Georgetown which is more affordable but it's north of Austin. You won't have a union to back you up, Texas is a right to work state only.

[@MsHorsehappy]

Where can you live safely with horses but have a decent commute to the airport

[@josephperez8206]

Georgetown

[@amylopez9485]

Yall missed the area i live in i live close by the LBJ highschool by Walter E. Long park

[@brendalunarangel704]

Wow we are neighbors !!

[@littlegreendress6243]

What about the weather all year aroung?🌤😊

[@MrInspirational43]

I have family in the Austin area. It's EXTREMELY humid during the summer and in Spring it can be humid too. Be ready to pay at least $1000 a month for your power bill in the summer. I moved from South Texas to Los Angeles in 1999. The pay is MUCH lower in Texas and there are no unions to protect your rights and be ready to fight for a job, especially if you're a teacher. The jobs are not plentiful there. I'm a special education teacher and I couldn't even find employment in 1997 with a lifetime credential. I am glad I moved away from Texas. I don't regret it at all.

[@analoglove]

What no mention of northeast austin? I found great priced townhomes/condos there. 😉

[@hashmatalikozay7465]

What's the average 1 bedroom price down there?

[@ja586]

I am looking for something Country/Suburban style area.

[@dancebaybe614]

South Austin!

[@alexanderrobb3865]

How has COVID impacted "normal" day-to-day life??

[@SonaliP]

It's getting better. The only thing that sucked was when the closed a lot of the parks down for reservation only because I like to spontaneously do things like that.

[@leeleeleelee4376]

Is there crime in Austin?

[@adeelraiz8172]

Looking so pretty and sweet I am Adeel Riaz from Karachi God bless you and your family

[@bruce7773]

Your house is huge

[@nayasiri1852]

The north side is also better far is living in Austin

[@williamporter2131]

Anywhere but southeast

[@howellwong11]

Anything east of IH35 is bad.

[@AgentChodeyBanks]

That dude looks high af

[@joelgalvan8358]

Too. Late. For. 3rd. Deck. On. 35.it. Would. Have. Given. Homeless. More. Camp. Sites.

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

Where would be the best place if you don’t drive

[@SonaliP]

Downtown!

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

Sonali is it safe? My son is looking to move on his own but not sure where would be best.

[@aurora571000]

Look for a map of the Austin light rail system and the planned expansion. You can bike to the light rail system and either lock your bike there or take it along with you. I like Block House Creek in Cedar Park/Leander. Also, there are apts and condos near the transit system.

[@SinisterTruth99]

There is not many things to do here bru I been living here my whole life

[@lindaleg3659]

Heard Austin has become a liberal city. True???

[@tasfiatanzila]

Hopefully it’s true.

[@lindaleg3659]

Tasfia sure if you want higher crime and taxes. Who doesn’t want that?

[@GabiN64]

Most big cities in America are liberal. So you're in for a rude awakening. I would stick to rural areas if you want to be with conservatives only.

[@aquamoon3952]

@@GabiN64 which conservative cities that have nice outdoors and not too far from big cities, can you please name a few? Thanks 🙏

[@alexisandrade709]

@@tasfiatanzila go back to California

[@Secretasianman969]

Don’t move to Avery Ranch!

[@Fan.of_smallcreek]

I might se u

[@basenvy]

Why does the guy look as if he has been smoking weed all day? ...he looks soooooo high...

[@MikeMessiah]

East Austin? no thanks, too much crime.

[@ewankerley4840]

ATX is trash. Born and raised there and I got out as soon as possible. Colorado is fucking awesome.