Livability Score

63
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Summermoon Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Vegan Yacht
Coffee Shop
Austin Java
Coffee Shop
Jo's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
Coffee Shop
Barley Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kerbey Lane
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fair Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Summer Moon Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Patika
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Irie Bean Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Once Over Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
The Meteor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Proud Mary
Coffee Shop
OPA! Coffe & Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Bouldin Creek Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Café Crème
Coffee Shop
Picnik
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mañana
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Metropolitan Stadium 14
Cinema
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinema Westgate 11
Cinema
Roadhouse Relics Gallery
Art Gallery
Toney Burger Activity Center
Stadium
South Austin Popular Culture Center
Museum
One-2-One Bar
Nightclub
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema
Rudolph Gamblin Field
Stadium
Emo's (Riverside)
Theatre Arts
Emo's
Theatre Arts
Come And Take It Live
Theatre Arts
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
Museum
Barton Springs Pool
Attraction
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Museum
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Twin Falls
Attraction
Zilker Hillside Theater
Theatre Arts
South Congress Bat Colony
Attraction
Nowlin Rehearsal Studio @ ZACH Theatre
Theatre Arts
Whisenhunt Stage
Theatre Arts
ZACH Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kleberg Stage
Theatre Arts
Zach Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) D-
Wendy's
Fast Food
Bender Bar & Grill
Bar
Rusty Cannon Pub
Bar
El Pollo al Carbon
Fast Food
P. Terry's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Nomadic Beerworks
Bar
Oak Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Stompin' Grounds Lounge
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Casino el Camino
Bar
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
South Austin Sno
Fast Food
Radio Coffee and Beer
Bar
Vera Cruz
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Darling
Beverages
Little Darling
Beverages
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (1) B
Sierra Ridge Community Center
Community Centre
Far South Health Center
Community Centre
Crux Climbing Center Fitness Barn
Gym
Gracie Humaita
Gym
South Austin Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
South Austin Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
South Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Yoga
Gym
Black Swan Yoga
Gym
Alliance Physical Culture - Private Gym in South Austin
Gym
Crossfit Lumos
Gym
Dittmar Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Dove Springs Recreation Center
Community Centre
AMLI South Shore fitness center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Ro Fitness
Gym
Fixed By Fitness
Gym
B Pilates
Gym
Total Fitness Kickboxing
Gym
Camacho Activity Center
Community Centre
Wanderlust Yoga
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Randalls 2485
Grocery Store
Wheatsville Co-op
Grocery Store
Central Market
Grocery Store
Asahi Imports
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Mr. Natural
Bakery
Moonlight Bakery
Bakery
Shipley Do-Nuts
Bakery
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
The Herb Bar
Health Food
La Patisserie
Bakery
Hayley Cakes & Cookies
Bakery
First Food mart
Grocery Store
Tiny Pies
Bakery
Crumbl Cookies
Bakery
Barton Hills Market
Grocery Store
1st Stop Food Store
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Tinnin Food Mart
Grocery Store
Thom's Market
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Battle Bend Neighborhood Park
Park
Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt
Park
AISD Easement
Park
Odom School Park
Park
Clawson Neighborhood Park
Park
South Austin Senior Activity Center
Park
Joslin Neighborhood Park
Park
Ponciana Neighborhood Park
Park
Quest Dog Park
Park
The Denizen Park
Park
Armadillo Neighborhood Park
Park
Dog Obstacle Course
Park
James A. Garrison District Park
Park
Garrison Park Playground
Playground
South Austin Neighborhood Park
Park
Tom Lasseter-South Lamar Neighborhood Park
Park
South Austin Neighborhood Park
Park
Gillis Park
Park
Kinney Oaks Pocket Park
Park
Mabel Davis District Park
Park
Independence Park Community Park
Park
Cunningham School Park
Park
Meadow Lea Pocket Park
Park
South Austin Island
Park
Metcalfe Pocket Park
Park
Shops (1) D-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Souh Austin Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Austin Mart
Convenience Store
Velorangutan
Bicycle
Little Sister Salon / I Love You Pink
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Uncommon Objects
Books
End of an Ear
Electronics
Uncommon Objects
Books
Live Oak
Convenience Store
Maha Market
Convenience Store
Secret Oktober
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Bikealot
Bicycle
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Austin's Finest Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Smart Stop
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Sweet Nails & Spa
Beauty
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Austin Gift Company
Gift Shop
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in West Congress.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations
A+
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY B
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY K
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY C
Bus Stop
South Congress Transit Center
Bus Station
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY J
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY D
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY E
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY I
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY F
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY H
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY G
Bus Stop
3205 S 1st / South Park
Bus Stop
4910 Freidrich/Teri
Bus Stop
4801 Freidrich/Teri
Bus Stop
3001 S 1st / Powell
Bus Stop
4217 Freidrich/St Elmo
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay A
Bus Stop
732
Bus Stop
Freidrich/Directors
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay B
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay F
Bus Stop
2650
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay C
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay D
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay E
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in West Congress is 117/100 - which is 26% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

West Congress crime rates are 7,873 per 100k, which is 188% higher than Texas
Property Crime
6,891 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
982 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C

The median income in West Congress is $64,496 - which is 18% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$64,496
C
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Austin Ear Nose & Throat Clinic South
Doctor
Austin Center for Men's Health: Parviz Kavoussi, MD
Doctor
LabCorp
Doctor
Broberg Eye Care
Doctor
Austin Gastroenterology
Doctor
Smile Center
Dentist
Dr. Anthony R. Bittar, MD
Doctor
Saint David's South Austin Medical Center
Hospital
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Swish Dental - South
Dentist
Emergency Medical Service?
Fire Station
Honest Family Dental
Dentist
Castle Dental
Dentist
Austin Oaks Hospital
Hospital
ATX Family Dental - South Austin
Dentist
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
VMC Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Victory Medical
Clinic
St. Edward's Police Dpt.
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
Doctor
Allergies & Asthma Clinic
Doctor
Omni Dental Group
Dentist
Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A

West Congress home prices are $314,775 - which is 121% higher than Texas
Home Price
$314,775
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21%
A+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The West Congress graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
St Elmo El
Galindo El
Athena Montessori Academy
Austin Oaks
Odom El
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Kipp Austin Obras
Joslin El
Pleasant Hill El
Dawson El
Uphaus Early Childhood Center
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin
Houston El
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Bedichek Middle
Sci-Tech Preparatory
Real Learning Academy
Rodriguez El
Eden Park Academy
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
Cunningham El
Austin Montessori School Inc
Linder El
Sunset Valley El
High Schools (0) F
Premier H S Of Austin
Austin Oaks
Kipp Austin Brave
Crockett H S
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw
Premier H S American Youthworks
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Sci-Tech Preparatory
Leadership Academy
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
San Juan Diego Catholic High School
Graduation Prep Academy Travis
Travis H S
Austin Montessori School Inc
Phoenix Academy
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
Texas School For The Deaf
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin
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  • West Congress has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • West Congress crime rates are 91% higher than the Austin average
  • Cost of living in West Congress is 3% lower than the Austin average
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Battle Bend Neighborhood Park
      Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt
      AISD Easement
      Odom School Park
      Clawson Neighborhood Park
      South Austin Senior Activity Center
      Joslin Neighborhood Park
      Ponciana Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Metropolitan Stadium 14
      Mary Moody Northern Theater
      Mary Moody Northern Theater
      Regal Cinema Westgate 11
      Roadhouse Relics Gallery
      Toney Burger Activity Center
      South Austin Popular Culture Center
      One-2-One Bar

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Bender Bar & Grill
      Rusty Cannon Pub
      El Pollo al Carbon
      P. Terry's
      McDonald's
      Baskin-Robbins
      Nomadic Beerworks

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Congress? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in West Congress.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Congress 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