Crestview, Austin, TX

Crestview Neighborhood Guide Austin, TX

About

Crestview is a vibrant neighborhood in Austin, Texas, known for its retro atmosphere and close-knit community. Nestled between Highway 183 and Highway 1, it provides easy access to the rest of the city. It's a stone's throw away from the Heart of Austin and provides a perfect blend of tranquility and urban life. Its tree-lined streets, vintage homes, and local shops make it a charming and appealing neighborhood.

What You Will Love about Crestview, Austin, Texas

  • While still maintaining its vintage charm, Crestview offers a modern lifestyle with its numerous trendy cafes, restaurants, and local boutiques.
  • The Crestview Neighborhood Association fosters community spirit with annual events such as the Violet Crown Festival.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Brentwood Park and Arroyo Seco.

What’s Nearby

Crestview is just a short drive away from downtown Austin, allowing residents to enjoy big city amenities without compromising on a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere. It's also close to the University of Texas and the bustling tech hub, Domain, which is packed with shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle in Crestview is relaxed and family-friendly, with a strong sense of community. Residents can enjoy the outdoors in the neighborhood parks, community gardens, or simply by strolling along the peaceful, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood's convenient location and vibrant local businesses also provide plenty of activities for the younger, more urban crowd.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 322 restaurants, 48 grocery stores, and 13 parks within a mile of the Crestview neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Arlan's Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    7108 Woodrow Ave

  • GROCERY
    Walnut Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.5 miles

    1900 W Anderson Ln

  • GROCERY
    MGM Indian Foods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.6 miles

    7427 Burnet Rd

  • GROCERY
    Nature's Garden-Nature's Sunshine

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store

    0.6 miles

    7421 Burnet Rd

  • GROCERY
    Midtown Grocery & Cafe

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.6 miles

    7010 Easy Wind Dr

  • GROCERY
    My Thanh Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.7 miles

    7601 N Lamar Blvd

Crestview Apartments and Rentals

161 Rental properties in Crestview, Austin, TX.

  • St Johns West property

    $1,130+

    St Johns West

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    457–1226 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Oaks on Lamar property

    $1,200+

    Oaks on Lamar

    1–3 Beds • 1 Bath

    630–860 Sqft

    8 Units Available

  • Colony, The property

    $999

    Colony, The

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    650 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 901 Taulbee Ln Unit C UNIT C property

    $1,450

    901 Taulbee Ln Unit C UNIT C

    2 Beds • 2 Baths

    950 Sqft

    Available 6/2

  • 1802 W St Johns Ave property

    $2,300

    1802 W St Johns Ave

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    740 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 7513 Wildcat Pass property

    $3,500

    7513 Wildcat Pass

    4 Beds • 2.5 Baths

    2147 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
23.8%
6.4%
utilities
6.1%
3.6%
food
0.5%
2.5%
transportation
2.3%
9%
healthcare
0.1%
2.4%

Crestview Demographics

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Crestview Reviews

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  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Safe For Families

    Yes

    Say 5 of 5 renters

Crestview Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

79/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Very Bikeable

87/100
Bike Score®

Good Transit

56/100
1 bus stop, 2 train stops

MetroRail Crestview Station

Train Stop

6920 N Lamar Blvd

Highland Metrorail Station

Train Stop

6400 Airport Blvd

Turimex International Bus Service

Bus Stop

8610 N Lamar Blvd

Source: foursquare.com

Crestview Schools

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