Livability Score

76
/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 (2) A+
Mañana
Coffee Shop
Jo's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bennu Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
The Meteor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Holy cacao
Coffee Shop
Bouldin Creek Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Once Over Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Fair Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Alta's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café 605
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cenote
Coffee Shop
Le Café Crêpe
Coffee Shop
The Buzz Mill
Coffee Shop
Merit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caffé Medici
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Austin Java Cafe and Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Jo's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Medici Roasting
Coffee Shop
Café Crème
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Rudolph Gamblin Field
Stadium
Roadhouse Relics Gallery
Art Gallery
South Congress Bat Colony
Attraction
Statesman Bat Observation Center
Attraction
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Come And Take It Live
Theatre Arts
Emo's
Theatre Arts
Emo's (Riverside)
Theatre Arts
Google Fiber Space
Theatre Arts
One-2-One Bar
Nightclub
Texas Toy Museum and Arcade
Museum
Violet Crown Cinema
Cinema
South Austin Popular Culture Center
Museum
O. Henry Museum
Museum
Joseph And Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
Museum
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema
Coconut Club
Nightclub
Parker Jazz Club
Nightclub
Antone's Nightclub
Nightclub
Neon Grotto
Nightclub
Trinity Hall
Theatre Arts
Oilcan Harry's
Nightclub
Mexic-Arte Museum
Museum
Esther's Follies
Theatre Arts
The Velveeta Room
Nightclub
Food and Drink (9) A+
The Continental Club
Bar
The Continental Club
Bar
Amy's Ice Creams
Sweets
Amy's Ice Creams
Sweets
Big Top
Sweets
Torchy's Taco
Fast Food
Thundercloud Subs
Fast Food
Freebirds
Fast Food
Conscious cravings
Fast Food
Ego's
Bar
Howdy Donut
Fast Food
New World Liquor
Alcohol
Dolce Neve Gelato
Sweets
Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Austin
Bar
Javelina
Bar
The Tipsy Alchemist
Bar
Mr Sandwich
Fast Food
El Primo
Fast Food
Yeti's Barrr
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
Cantina 512
Bar
Half Step
Bar
Spicy Boys
Fast Food
Shawarma Point
Fast Food
Unbarlievable
Bar
Fitness (0) B
AMLI South Shore fitness center
Gym
Ro Fitness
Gym
South Austin Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Wanderlust Yoga
Gym
Camacho Activity Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Palm Door on Sixth
Community Centre
Waller Ballroom
Community Centre
Crossfit Lumos
Gym
South Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
Pan AM Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Crux Climbing Center Fitness Barn
Gym
Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Austin Neighborhood Services
Community Centre
Rosewood Recreation Center
Community Centre
Sierra Ridge Community Center
Community Centre
The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
Community Centre
Walter Davis Senior Young Adult Center
Community Centre
Gracie Humaita
Gym
Montopolis Recreation Center
Community Centre
Montopolis Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) A+
The Herb Bar
Health Food
First Food mart
Grocery Store
La Patisserie
Bakery
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
1st Stop Food Store
Grocery Store
Tinnin Food Mart
Grocery Store
Tiny Pies
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Thom's Market
Grocery Store
Hayley Cakes & Cookies
Bakery
Voodoo Dougnut V
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
H-E-B plus!
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Old Bakery and Emporium
Bakery
Moonlight Bakery
Bakery
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Mr. Natural
Bakery
Einstin Bros. Bagels
Bakery
Barton Hills Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Tiff's Treats
Bakery
Parks (9) A+
Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
Park
The Circle Greenbelt
Park
Blunn Creek Greenbelt
Park
Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike 300 Riverside Easement
Park
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
Park
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike 222 Riverside Easement
Park
South Austin Island
Park
Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Nicholas Dawson Neighborhood Park
Park
East Bouldin Creek Greenbelt
Park
Sanchez School Park
Park
Edward Rendon Sr. Metropolitan Park at Festival Beach
Park
Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park
Park
Woodland Pocket Park
Park
Gillis Park
Park
West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt
Park
Roberta Crenshaw Overlook at Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metro Park
Park
Mary Dawson Pocket Park
Park
International Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
South Shore District Community Park
Park
Palm Playground
Park
Margaret Hoffman Oak Park
Park
Alliance Children's Garden
Playground
Shops (3) A+
Kendra Scott
Fashion
feathers boutique
Clothing
CoStar
Clothing
Avenue
Hairdresser
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Gift Shop
Bird's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Orange Salon
Hairdresser
Thom's Market
Convenience Store
The Meteor Bike Shop
Bicycle
Chevron
Convenience Store
American June
Clothing
Roar
Hairdresser
Texas Custom Boots
Shoes
Chevron
Convenience Store
River City Market
Convenience Store
Blue Suede
Shoes
Bloomers and Frocks
Clothing
Resistencia Bookstore
Books
Mod Bikes
Bicycle
23 Cosmetics
Beauty
Royal Blue Grocery
Convenience Store
WhipIn
Convenience Store
Flashback
Clothing
Look + See Vision Care
Optician
Hu La Hu Market 2
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, 6.6% take public transportation in South River City.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
#10 North Bound
Bus Stop
#10 South Bound
Bus Stop
Congress and Riverside
Bus Stop
Health Center WB
Bus Stop
1500 Riverside
Bus Stop
1800 Lakeshore/Riverside
Bus Stop
1701 Lakeshore/Riverside
Bus Stop
515 Cesar Chavez / Red River
Bus Stop
421 Cesar Chavez / Trinity
Bus Stop
1804 Lakeshore
Bus Stop
1809 Lakeshore
Bus Stop
1117 Cesar Chavez / Waller
Bus Stop
1200 Cesar Chavez / Waller
Bus Stop
215 Cesar Chavez / Lavaca
Bus Stop
203 Cesar Chavez / Colorado
Bus Stop
1605 Cesar Chavez / Comal
Bus Stop
1600 Cesar Chavez / Comal
Bus Stop
Downtown
Transit Station
2701 S 1st / Cumberland
Bus Stop
RedCoach Bus Stop
Bus Stop
1706 Willow Creek/Riverside
Bus Stop
1801 Cesar Chavez / Chicon
Bus Stop
800 Cesar Chavez / West
Bus Stop
2200 Lakeshore/Tinnin Ford
Bus Stop
309 San Antonio / 4th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% B
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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 F

The cost of living in South River City is 154/100 - which is 66% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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

South River City crime rates are 7,436 per 100k, which is 181% higher than Texas
Property Crime
6,834 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
602 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 A+

The median income in South River City is $93,876 - which is 72% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$93,876 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
South Austin Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Sweet Tooth Dental
Dentist
Beleza Surgery
Doctor
Innate Beauty Medical Spa
Doctor
Austin Travis County Mental Health: Anupindi Renu MD
Doctor
Rebekah Baines Johnson Health Center
Clinic
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aloha Dental
Dentist
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Downtown
Doctor
Austin Emergency Center
Clinic
CommUnityCare South Austin Health Center
Clinic
MedSpring Urgent Care
Clinic
SMILE 360
Dentist
St. Edward's Police Dpt.
Police
Austin Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
CommUnityCare - East
Doctor
East Austin Dental
Dentist
SoLa Dental of Austin
Dentist
Austin Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
ATX Family Dental - South Austin
Dentist
Toothbar
Dentist
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 B

South River City home prices are $651,617 - which is 357% higher than Texas
Home Price
$651,617 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
6.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 A-

The South River City graduation rate is 95% - which is 23% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Travis Hts El
Fulmore M S
Texas School For The Deaf
City School
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
Sanchez El
Martin Middle
Daep- El
Becker El
Metz El
Dawson El
Parkside Community School
Zavala El
Cathedral School Of St Mary
Linder El
University Of Texas El Charter School
Zilker El
Austin St Hospital
George M Kozmetsky School
Southeast Middle
Blackshear El
Pease El
Galindo El
Kealing M S
Brooke El
High Schools (0) B-
Texas School For The Deaf
Phoenix Academy
Travis H S
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Leadership Academy
Graduation Prep Academy Travis
San Juan Diego Catholic High School
The Refuge
Austin St Hospital
Travis County J J A E P
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw
Premier H S American Youthworks
Austin H S
Garza Independence H S
University H S
Alternative Learning Center
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Austin Can Academy
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Premier H S Of Austin
University Of Texas At Austin H S
Idea Allan College Preparatory
Kipp Austin Brave
Kirby Hall School
Acton Academy
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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+)

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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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South River City Area Facts

  • South River City has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South River City crime rates are 95% higher than the Austin average
  • Cost of living in South River City is 28% higher than the Austin average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
      The Circle Greenbelt
      Blunn Creek Greenbelt
      Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
      Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike 300 Riverside Easement
      Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
      Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike 222 Riverside Easement
      South Austin Island

      Entertainment

      Rudolph Gamblin Field
      Roadhouse Relics Gallery
      South Congress Bat Colony
      Statesman Bat Observation Center
      The Long Center for the Performing Arts
      Come And Take It Live
      Emo's
      Emo's (Riverside)

      Food & Drink

      The Continental Club
      The Continental Club
      Amy's Ice Creams
      Amy's Ice Creams
      Big Top
      Torchy's Taco
      Thundercloud Subs
      Freebirds

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South River City? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in South River City.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South River City? The cost of living in South River City is 154/100 - which is 66% higher than Texas.
      South River City
      154

      54% more expensive than average

      Austin
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South River City? South River City crime rates are 7,436, which are 181% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      7,436 per 100k people

      226% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      226% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South River City? The median income in South River City is $93,876 which is 72% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $93,87670% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $66,522123% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South River City 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 South River City home prices? South River City home prices are $651,617 - which is 357% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $651,617253% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39547% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does South River City have good schools? The South River City graduation rate is 95% - which is 23% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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