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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Republic Square
      Roberta Crenshaw Overlook at Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metro Park
      Margaret Hoffman Oak Park
      Brush Square
      Margaret Moser Plaza
      Wooldridge Square Park
      The Old Bakery Bicentennial Square
      Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

      Entertainment

      Parker Jazz Club
      Neon Grotto
      Mexic-Arte Museum
      Oilcan Harry's
      Coconut Club
      Texas Toy Museum and Arcade
      The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
      The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

      Food & Drink

      Basecamp
      Garage
      Sky Lounge
      Lanai
      Highland Lounge
      Shiner's Saloon
      Speakeasy
      Cedar Street Courtyard

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      16% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 177/100 - which is 88% higher than Texas.
      Downtown
      177

      77% more expensive than average

      Austin
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 1,484, which are 39% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      1,484 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 68  

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $160,833 which is 99% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $160,83398% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $156,723249% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      67% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cornerstone Hospital Austin
      Heart Hospital of Austin
      Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
      Passport Health Austin Travel Clinic
      Passport Health Northwest Austin Travel Clinic
      Saint David's North Austin Medical Center
      Seton Southwest Hospital
      Austin State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Randalls Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Austin Regional Clinic
      SharpeVision modern LASIK
      Optometrist
      Care Spot
      Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
      Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
      Allergies & Asthma Clinic
      South Austin Medical Clinic: Canon Todd A MD

      B Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $1,359,199 - which is 429% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $1,359,199316% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,010108% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 96% - which is 23% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 62% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      3 total surveys

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