Livability Score

72
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Kiefer's Cafe and Catering
Coffee Shop
River City Doughnut & Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Mikki's Replay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Emerald Tavern Games
Coffee Shop
Cafe Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Shahi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Summer Moon Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Fat Cats: Organic Coffee & Desserts
Coffee Shop
Epoch Coffee
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Teapioca Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
EBar
Coffee Shop
San Francisco Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Yogurt Planet
Coffee Shop
sodade
Coffee Shop
Tinos Greek Cafe
Coffee Shop
604 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Wonderspaces Austin
Art Gallery
Abandoned zoo cage
Attraction
Austin Table Tennis Association
Attraction
Highland Lanes
Bowling Alley
Painting With a Twist
Art Gallery
PINSTACK Austin
Bowling Alley
Client Innovation Center
Attraction
AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10
Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse
Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Village
Cinema
IPIC Theaters
Cinema
Galaxy Highland 10
Cinema
Nelson Field
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Gateway Cinema
Cinema
McCallum Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (4) A-
El Tajuana Bar
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Matamoros Tacos
Fast Food
Andy's Liquours
Alcohol
Las Mangonadas
Sweets
Wingstop
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Golden Chick
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Futbol En Vivo
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
SnoMo
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Smokin Beauty BBQ Cocktails Beer
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
4th Tap Brewing Cooperative
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Gustavo "Gus" L Garcia Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit REP
Gym
Asian-American Resource Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
SGI-USA Buddhist Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Black Swan Yoga
Gym
Virginia L Brown (St John) Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Barr Mansion & Artisan Ballroom
Community Centre
Modo Yoga Austin
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Fitness Connection
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
AFS Cinema
Community Centre
Sweat440
Gym
My Vinyasa Practice
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Fitness HQ
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Supermercado Mexicano
Grocery Store
La Hacienda Market
Grocery Store
MT Supermarket
Grocery Store
Texas Bakery
Bakery
La Finca Supermercado
Grocery Store
Hang Fung
Health Food
World Food & Halal Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
International Foods
Grocery Store
Borinken Roots
Grocery Store
Mi Casa Market
Grocery Store
Crafty Loaf Eclectic Bakery
Bakery
Martin Preferred Foods
Butcher
Hong Kong Supermarket
Grocery Store
El Rancho
Grocery Store
Panadería
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Shahi Grocery
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Manpasand Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hana World Market
Grocery Store
Arlan's Market
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Brownie Playground
Playground
Brownie Neighborhood Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
Barrington School Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
City of Austin/YMCA North Austin Community Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Quail Creek Neighborhood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
North Oaks Neighborhood Park
Park
Chinese Church Park
Park
Ron Rigsby Pocket Park
Park
Cook School Park
Park
Payton Gin Pocket Park
Park
Gustavo "Gus" Garcia District Park
Park
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Playground
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Park
Barwood Neighborhood Park
Park
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Playground
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
Park
Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park
Park
Shops (17) A+
Austin's Couch Potatoes North
Furniture
Market Place Austin
Mall
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kelly's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Kim Hoan Jewelry Store
Fashion
Austin Rainbow Bouquet
Florist
Foot Relax
Beauty
Kim Son Jewelry
Fashion
Ngoc Tran Jewelry
Fashion
Mimi Spa Nails Supply
Beauty
Clear View Optical
Optician
MAX Line
Hairdresser
Mina's Salon
Beauty
Happy Foot Spa
Beauty
Silkcut Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Elegancia Kids
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Bob's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Rainbow
Clothing
K&L Beauty
Beauty
Aaron's
Furniture
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Tex-Mex Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Texaco
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Brentwood (A+)

2. Wooten (A+)

3. South Lamar (A+)

4. Dawson (A+)

5. Govalle (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in North Lamar.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
4.5% C
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Dawson (A+)

2. West Gate (A+)

3. Rosedale (A+)

4. Bouldin (A+)

5. East Cesar Chavez (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in North Lamar is 100/100 - which is 8% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Franklin Park (A+)

2. North Austin (A+)

3. Saint Edwards (A+)

4. Saint Johns (A+)

5. Sweet Briar (A+)

crime F

North Lamar crime rates are 8,452 per 100k, which is 209% higher than Texas
Property Crime
7,238 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,214 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown (B+)

2. Rosedale (D)

3. University Of Texas (D)

4. Crestview (D)

5. Windsor Road (D-)

employment B-

The median income in North Lamar is $50,636 - which is 7% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$50,636 F
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Chestnut (A+)

2. Pecan Springs Springdale (A+)

3. Barton Hills (A+)

4. Old West Austin (A+)

5. Govalle (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Lamar Dental Center
Dentist
Austin Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic
Clinic
Vina Pharmacy
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Austin Fire Station 30/EMS Station 18
Fire Station
Auro Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Little Explorers Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Doctor Tony Dang, MD
Clinic
Parkfield Family Dental
Dentist
North Central Health Center
Clinic
Austin Fire Station Number 23
Fire Station
Brident Dental Associates P.C. Lamar & Thurmond
Dentist
Manzanita Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lone Star Pediatric Dental
Dentist
Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics
Clinic
Austin Fire Station Number 8
Fire Station
Cross Creek Hospital
Hospital
Valencia Smiles
Dentist
Powers Family Wellness Chiropractic
Clinic
Tech Ridge Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
CareNow Urgent Care - Tech Ridge
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Allandale (A+)

2. Bouldin (A+)

3. Brentwood (A+)

4. Central East Austin (A+)

5. Crestview (A+)

housing A+

North Lamar home prices are $197,433 - which is 38% higher than Texas
Home Price
$197,433 B
Home Appreciation Rate
37% A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Franklin Park (A+)

2. Garrison Park (A+)

3. Pecan Springs Springdale (A+)

4. McKinney (A+)

5. Johnston Terrace (A+)

schools F

The North Lamar graduation rate is 55% - which is 30% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
55% F
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Guerrero Thompson
Idea Rundberg Academy
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Walnut Creek El
Barrington El
Harmony Science Academy - Austin
Mcbee El
Graham El
Dobie Middle
Hawthorne Montessori School
Cook El
Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus
Wooldridge El
Brentwood Christian School
Cedars International Academy
Hart El
Padron El
Copperfield El
Brown El
Wooten El
Nyos Charter School
Kipp Austin College Prep
Kipp Austin Comunidad
Redeemer Lutheran School
Burnet M S
High Schools (0) F
Lanier H S
Graduation Prep Academy Lanier
Brentwood Christian School
Settlement Home
The Excel Center
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Nyos Charter School
Kipp Austin Collegiate
Travis County Day School
Austin Achieve H S
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Reagan H S
John B Connally H S
Austin Achieve Public Schools
Hyde Park High School
Mccallum H S
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hancock (A+)

2. Windsor Road (A+)

3. Triangle State (A+)

4. Allandale (A+)

5. Rmma (A+)

ratings A

North Lamar has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Allandale (A+)

2. Brentwood (A+)

3. Chestnut (A+)

4. Riverside (A+)

5. Johnston Terrace (A+)

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  • North Lamar has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • North Lamar crime rates are 105% higher than the Austin average
  • Cost of living in North Lamar is 17% lower than the Austin average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Lamar? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brownie Playground
      Brownie Neighborhood Park
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      Barrington School Park
      Unknown Name
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      Entertainment

      Wonderspaces Austin
      Abandoned zoo cage
      Austin Table Tennis Association
      Highland Lanes
      Painting With a Twist
      PINSTACK Austin
      Client Innovation Center
      AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10

      Food & Drink

      El Tajuana Bar
      Popeyes
      Wendy's
      Matamoros Tacos
      Andy's Liquours
      Las Mangonadas
      Wingstop
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Lamar? Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in North Lamar.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Lamar? The cost of living in North Lamar is 100/100 - which is 8% higher than Texas.
      North Lamar
      100

      same as average

      Austin
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Lamar? North Lamar crime rates are 8,452, which are 209% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      8,452 per 100k people

      264% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      264% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in North Lamar? The median income in North Lamar is $50,636 which is 7% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $50,6368% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,33135% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Lamar 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

      A+ Housing

      What are North Lamar home prices? North Lamar home prices are $197,433 - which is 38% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $197,4337% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16022% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      17%

      73% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does North Lamar have good schools? The North Lamar graduation rate is 55% - which is 30% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      55%

      34% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is North Lamar a good place to live? North Lamar has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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