Livability Score

69
/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) C-
Vegan Yacht
Coffee Shop
Austin Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Barley Bean
Coffee Shop
Summer Moon Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Kerbey Lane
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Summermoon Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Irie Bean Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Patika
Coffee Shop
Proud Mary
Coffee Shop
OPA! Coffe & Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jo's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Picnik
Coffee Shop
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
Coffee Shop
Fair Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Once Over Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Bouldin Creek Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Meteor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Regal Cinema Westgate 11
Cinema
Toney Burger Activity Center
Stadium
Twin Falls
Attraction
AMC Barton Creek Square 14
Cinema
Regal Metropolitan Stadium 14
Cinema
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
South Austin Popular Culture Center
Museum
One-2-One Bar
Nightclub
Roadhouse Relics Gallery
Art Gallery
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema
Sculpture Falls
Attraction
Zilker Hillside Theater
Theatre Arts
Barton Springs Pool
Attraction
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
Museum
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Museum
Rudolph Gamblin Field
Stadium
Rock Wall At Zilker
Attraction
Austin Nature Center
Museum
Nowlin Rehearsal Studio @ ZACH Theatre
Theatre Arts
Whisenhunt Stage
Theatre Arts
Kleberg Stage
Theatre Arts
ZACH Theatre
Theatre Arts
Zach Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (7) A-
Amy's Ice Creams
Sweets
Juiceland
Fast Food
South Austin Sno
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Vera Cruz
Fast Food
Radio Coffee and Beer
Bar
Pinthouse Pizza
Bar
The Park
Bar
Twin Liquor
Alcohol
Freebird's Burrito
Fast Food
Casino el Camino
Bar
Casper Fermentables
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Easy Tiger
Bar
Doc's Backyard
Bar
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Lavaca Street Bar
Bar
Rusty Cannon Pub
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Yoga Yoga
Gym
Black Swan Yoga
Gym
South Austin Gym
Gym
Gracie Humaita
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Alliance Physical Culture - Private Gym in South Austin
Gym
Far South Health Center
Community Centre
Sierra Ridge Community Center
Community Centre
South Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
Crux Climbing Center Fitness Barn
Gym
B Pilates
Gym
Total Fitness Kickboxing
Gym
Fixed By Fitness
Gym
South Austin Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Dittmar Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Parish Hall
Community Centre
F45 Training Westlake
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Lumos
Gym
Groceries (2) C-
Central Market
Grocery Store
Randalls 2485
Grocery Store
Wheatsville Co-op
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Crumbl Cookies
Bakery
Asahi Imports
Grocery Store
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Shipley Do-Nuts
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Mr. Natural
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Moonlight Bakery
Bakery
Desi Brothers
Grocery Store
Man Pasand Grocery
Grocery Store
Halal Stop Shop
Grocery Store
Hayley Cakes & Cookies
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Bakery
Barton Hills Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
La Patisserie
Bakery
Tiny Pies
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Parks (2) B
Joslin Neighborhood Park
Park
Quest Dog Park
Park
Valley Creek Park
Park
Dog Obstacle Course
Park
Independence Park Community Park
Park
Garrison Park Playground
Playground
James A. Garrison District Park
Park
South Austin Senior Activity Center
Park
Cunningham School Park
Park
Cougar Creek Greenbelt
Park
Clawson Neighborhood Park
Park
Gaines Greenbelt
Park
Gus Fruh Park
Park
Odom School Park
Park
Gaines Greenbelt
Park
Gaines Park at Barton Creek Greenbelt
Park
Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt
Park
Tom Lasseter-South Lamar Neighborhood Park
Park
Barton Creek Greenbelt -- Gus Fruh Access
Park
Armadillo Neighborhood Park
Park
Phoenix Memorial Greenbelt
Park
Kinney Oaks Pocket Park
Park
Battle Bend Neighborhood Park
Park
The Denizen Park
Park
South Austin Neighborhood Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Merle Norman
Beauty
Groovy Dog Bakery
Pets
Gorgeous Nails & Spa
Beauty
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Back Home
Houseware
Maha Market
Convenience Store
Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors
Furniture
Whole Earth Provision Co.
Clothing
Secret Oktober
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Cavender's Boot City
Clothing
Bikealot
Bicycle
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Live Oak
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Lice Place
Beauty
Texas Laser & Aesthetics Training Academy
Beauty
Sweet Nails & Spa
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Austin Gift Company
Gift Shop
Tomlinson's Feed
Pets
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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, 3.8% take public transportation in West Gate.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Westgate Transit Center Bay D
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay C
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay E
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay B
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay A
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay F
Bus Stop
732
Bus Stop
2650
Bus Stop
730
Bus Stop
3201 Menchaca/Glen Allen, Stop ID 729
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY B
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY C
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY D
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY E
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY F
Bus Stop
South Congress Transit Center
Bus Station
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY K
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY G
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY J
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY H
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY I
Bus Stop
3205 S 1st / South Park
Bus Stop
3001 S 1st / Powell
Bus Stop
2701 S 1st / Cumberland
Bus Stop
111 North Bound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.8% D
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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 D+

The cost of living in West Gate is 129/100 - which is 39% 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

West Gate crime rates are 7,066 per 100k, which is 167% higher than Texas
Property Crime
6,102 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
964 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 West Gate is $55,423 - which is 1% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$55,423 D
Unemployment Rate
0.9% 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 (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
South Austin Medical Clinic: Canon Todd A MD
Doctor
Allergies & Asthma Clinic
Doctor
Texas Children's Urgent Care
Clinic
Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
Doctor
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
VMC Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Victory Medical
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
Doctor
Taylor Dental EZBraces
Dentist
Austin Emergency Center - South Lamar
Clinic
Austin Oaks Hospital
Hospital
ProMed
Clinic
People's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Austin Gastroenterology
Doctor
Austin Fire Station Number 20
Fire Station
Saint David's South Austin Medical Center
Hospital
Austin Ear Nose & Throat Clinic South
Doctor
Austin Center for Men's Health: Parviz Kavoussi, MD
Doctor
Broberg Eye Care
Doctor
LabCorp
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Anthony R. Bittar, MD
Doctor
John C. Baines DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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 C+

West Gate home prices are $437,600 - which is 207% higher than Texas
Home Price
$437,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
7.9x (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 C

The West Gate graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Austin Montessori School Inc
Joslin El
Sunset Valley El
Mariposa Montessori School
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Austin Oaks
Athena Montessori Academy
Eden Park Academy
Cunningham El
Odom El
St Elmo El
Galindo El
Dawson El
Bedichek Middle
Barton Hills El
Bannockburn Christian Academy
Covington Middle
Pleasant Hill El
Zilker El
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
Small M S
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Becker El
Kipp Austin Obras
High Schools (1) A
Austin Montessori School Inc
Crockett H S
Premier H S Of Austin
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Austin Oaks
San Juan Diego Catholic High School
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Leadership Academy
Phoenix Academy
Kipp Austin Brave
Sci-Tech Preparatory
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw
Premier H S American Youthworks
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Travis H S
Graduation Prep Academy Travis
Adult Transition Services
Regents School Of Austin
Texas School For The Deaf
Westlake Alter
Westlake H S
Austin 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+)

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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Joslin Neighborhood Park
      Quest Dog Park
      Valley Creek Park
      Dog Obstacle Course
      Independence Park Community Park
      Garrison Park Playground
      James A. Garrison District Park
      South Austin Senior Activity Center

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinema Westgate 11
      Toney Burger Activity Center
      Twin Falls
      AMC Barton Creek Square 14
      Regal Metropolitan Stadium 14
      Mary Moody Northern Theater
      Mary Moody Northern Theater
      South Austin Popular Culture Center

      Food & Drink

      Amy's Ice Creams
      Juiceland
      South Austin Sno
      Arby's
      Taco Cabana
      Popeyes
      Dairy Queen
      Long John Silver's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Gate? Of all people who commute, 3.8% take public transportation in West Gate.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Gate? The cost of living in West Gate is 129/100 - which is 39% higher than Texas.
      West Gate
      129

      29% 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 West Gate? West Gate crime rates are 7,066, which are 167% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      7,066 per 100k people

      210% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      210% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Gate? The median income in West Gate is $55,423 which is 1% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $55,423equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,61746% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Gate 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

      C+ Housing

      What are West Gate home prices? West Gate home prices are $437,600 - which is 207% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $437,600137% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,28235% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does West Gate have good schools? The West Gate graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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