Ask any recent Austin resident about Old West Austin, and they might respond, “Do you mean the area with all the hospitals?” While this neighborhood, in the shadow of the sprawling Ascension Seton Medical Center, certainly keeps a fair share of MDs on call, it's far more than a waiting room for those seeking treatment.
Old West Austin, if you can’t tell from the name, is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, and the drool-worthy houses here, with their grand Colonial-style columns and brick facades, echo that fact. Two examples of that historical influence include the Pease Mansion, a pre-Civil War, Greek Revival-style house registered today as a historic landmark, and the castle-like mansion made famous in the 90s kids’ movie classic, Blank Check.
Old West Austin may not be the go-to area for Austinites to spend a night on the town, but they do offer charming cafes and boutiques that make for pleasant Sunday strolls.
From the moment you enter this area west of Downtown, you’ll see beautiful estates that would easily make it onto your Pinterest board of “dream homes.” Every day, the neighborhood’s residents walk their Great Danes and chocolate labradors past stately-looking Southern mansions with centuries-old oak trees in the front lawn.
One of the most underrated parks in the entire city is located in Old West Austin — the Pease District Park, with volleyball and tennis courts, feels like a pleasant retreat from the buzz of the city.
Old West Austin is far from a “happening” spot for trendy restaurants and nightlife in the city; however, you can still find gems within the neighborhood’s radius. For example, residents recognize the original Kerbey Lane Cafe, Austin’s well-known, diner-like establishment, for its famous, fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Spread & Co., where you can build the charcuterie board of your dreams while sipping on a glass of their draft rosé, stands out as well.
For floral aficionados, the neighborhood boasts the best flower shop in the city, Austin Flower Co., where you can literally stop and smell the roses to your heart’s content.
The more residential areas of Old West Austin should pose no problem when it comes to parking — although the winding, curvy streets might require some getting used to when driving. As you get closer to the commercial center of the neighborhood, however, parking becomes a real hassle.
You’ll devote extra time to looking for that perfect parallel-parking spot there, especially on weekends, when the brunch traffic coursing through the area will make you wonder where all the residents have been hiding during the workweek.
4,481 people live in Old West Austin, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $147,055. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Old West Austin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including SnoRide, Valentines, and Fossil Bend.
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| Shopping | 0.76 miles | 9 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.78 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.78 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Old West Austin has 1,818 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Old West Austin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,481 people call Old West Austin home. The population density is 5,127 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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