Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
85°C
Coffee Shop
604 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fat Cats: Organic Coffee & Desserts
Coffee Shop
Spokesman - Highland
Coffee Shop
Bennu Coffee
Coffee Shop
Feng Cha
Coffee Shop
Thunderbird Coffee
Coffee Shop
Epoch Coffee
Coffee Shop
Flightpath Coffee House
Coffee Shop
SquareRüt Kava Bar
Coffee Shop
Hey Cupcake
Coffee Shop
Monkey Nest
Coffee Shop
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Picnik
Coffee Shop
Apothecary Cafe & Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Épicerie
Coffee Shop
River City Doughnut & Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Pacha
Coffee Shop
Avenue B Grocery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Upper Crust Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stinson's
Coffee Shop
Epoch Coffee
Coffee Shop
San Francisco Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Galaxy Highland 10
Cinema
McCallum Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Nelson Field
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Wonderspaces Austin
Art Gallery
Elisabet Ney Museum
Museum
Elisabet Ney Museum
Museum
Alamo Drafthouse
Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Village
Cinema
AISD Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Austin Table Tennis Association
Attraction
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller
Cinema
Austin Film Society
Theatre Arts
The Thinkery
Museum
Painting With a Twist
Art Gallery
Highland Lanes
Bowling Alley
Seiders Spring
Attraction
Texas Military Forces Museum
Museum
Bates Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Texas Memorial Museum
Museum
College of Fine Arts Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum
Museum
Bass Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
The VORTEX
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (8) A-
Kura Sushi
Fast Food
99 Liquor
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Black Star Co-op
Bar
Yellow Rose
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
Donut Taco Palace 3
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
P. Terry's
Fast Food
Spec's
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC/Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Dan's Hamburgers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Nae's
Fast Food
The Tigress
Bar
Workhorse Bar
Bar
Barfly's
Bar
Drink Well
Bar
Lammes Candies
Sweets
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
P. Terry's Burger Stand
Fast Food
Cap City Comedy
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Modo Yoga Austin
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Sweat440
Gym
My Vinyasa Practice
Gym
AFS Cinema
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
SGI-USA Buddhist Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Black Swan Yoga
Gym
Virginia L Brown (St John) Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Fitness 360
Gym
Asian-American Resource Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Gustavo "Gus" L Garcia Community Center
Community Centre
StretchLab
Gym
Hancock Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Barre3
Gym
Ashtanga Yoga Austin
Gym
The Ocean Lab
Gym
Senior Citizens Center
Community Centre
CrossFit REP
Gym
Third Coast Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Han Yang Market
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Arlan's Market
Grocery Store
Quality Seafood
Seafood
Asahi Imports
Grocery Store
Thom's Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Baked by Amy's
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Mrs. Johnson's Bakery
Bakery
Natrual Grocers
Grocery Store
El Rancho Supermercado
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Panadería
Bakery
Fresh Plus Hyde Park Grocery
Grocery Store
El Rancho
Grocery Store
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
Bakery
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
Cheese
Fresh Plus
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Central Market - H-E-B
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields
Park
Dorothy Johns Triangle
Park
Crestland Triangle
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Crestview Station Park
Park
Jacob Fontaine Plaza
Park
St. John's Encampment Commons
Park
Crestview Commons Bocceball Park
Park
Crestview Commons Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Crestview Commons Park with Chess
Park
Hammock Park
Park
Crestview Commons Neighborhood Ping Pong Park
Park
Crestview Commons Auxiliary Park
Park
Crestview Commons Neighborhood Park
Park
Highland Greenway Park
Park
North Austin Optimist Baseball Field
Park
St. John's Park
Park
Woodrow Pocket Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Brentwood Neighborhood Park
Park
Buttermilk Branch Greenbelt
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (10) A+
Luis Corner Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Books Kinokuniya
Books
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Midtown Grocery
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Apotheca Salon & Barbershop
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Hi-Land Market
Convenience Store
Highland Nails & Spa
Beauty
Crestview Beauty Salon
Beauty
Crestview Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Crestview Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Ricky Wilson Jewelers
Fashion
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Studio Cuts
Hairdresser
Discount Electronics
Electronics
Half Price Books
Books
BookWoman
Books
North Loop Food Store
Convenience Store
Bridal Consignment
Clothing
Jackee's Centerstage Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Monkeywrench Books
Books
Armstrong McCall: Professional Beauty Supply
Beauty
Plume Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Highland.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations
A+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Crestview Station (NB)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Crestview Station (SB)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
2878
Bus Stop
6413 Airport Blvd (Highland Mall)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Crestview
Transit Station
Highland
Transit Station
620
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
7072 Easy Wind/St Johns
Bus Stop
6402 Airport Blvd (Highland Mall)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
576
Bus Stop
467
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.6%
B+
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Highland is 116/100 - which is 25% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Highland crime rates are 8,356 per 100k, which is 206% higher than Texas
Property Crime
7,251 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,105 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C+

The median income in Highland is $57,824 - which is 6% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$57,824
D
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
D-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Mia Aesthetics
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Austin Fire Station Number 16
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Valencia Smiles
Dentist
Powers Family Wellness Chiropractic
Clinic
Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics
Clinic
NuCara Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Anderson Lane Dental
Dentist
Brident Dental Associates P.C. Lamar & Thurmond
Dentist
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Health Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin
Doctor
Austin Dental Works
Dentist
Legend Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Austin Fire Station Number 18
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Lone Star Pediatric Dental
Dentist
Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A

Highland home prices are $327,250 - which is 129% higher than Texas
Home Price
$327,250
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33%
A+
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Highland graduation rate is 83% - which is 7% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
50%
F
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (3) A+
St Francis School
Webb Pri Center
Webb M S
Reilly El
Brown El
Austin Classical School
Brentwood El
Pickle El
Redeemer Lutheran School
Wooten El
Paragon Preparatory Inc
Capitol School Of Austin
Ahb Community School
Cedars International Academy
Lamar M S
Ridgetop El
St Louis Catholic School
Hart El
Kipp Austin College Prep
Kipp Austin Comunidad
Austin Achieve Public Schools
Rosedale
Greater Calvary Academy
Texas School For The Blind
Harris El
High Schools (1) F
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Mccallum H S
The Excel Center (For Adults)
The Excel Center
Reagan H S
Kipp Austin Collegiate
Huntington-Surrey High School
Austin Achieve Public Schools
Rosedale
Graduation Prep Academy Lanier
Lanier H S
Travis County Day School
Texas School For The Blind
Odyssey School
Settlement Home
Dell Children'S Medical Center
Austin Achieve H S
Hyde Park School
Concordia High School
Austin Peace Academy
St Andrew'S Episcopal School
Kozmetsky At Rathgeber Village
Kirby Hall School
University Of Texas At Austin H S
Acton Academy
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields
      Dorothy Johns Triangle
      Crestland Triangle
      Unknown Name
      Crestview Station Park
      Jacob Fontaine Plaza
      St. John's Encampment Commons

      Entertainment

      Galaxy Highland 10
      McCallum Arts Center
      Unknown Name
      Nelson Field
      Unknown Name
      Wonderspaces Austin
      Elisabet Ney Museum
      Elisabet Ney Museum

      Food & Drink

      Kura Sushi
      99 Liquor
      Domino's
      Jack in the Box
      Black Star Co-op
      Yellow Rose
      Whataburger
      Donut Taco Palace 3

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland? Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Highland.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Highland a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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