Barton Hills Neighborhood Guide
Welcome to urban Barton Hills
Tree-lined streets with scenic vistas are a hallmark of this eclectic community where the "keep Austin weird" spirit reigns supreme. Nearby Zilker Park is also a draw.
About Barton Hills
Barton Hills is the epitome of Austin living. With its abundance of outdoor spaces and access to live music Barton Hills has a lot to offer residents of all ages and demographics. Residents in Barton Hills have access to urban activities along South Lamar and South First Street, as well as multiple access points to the Barton Creek Greenbelt Nature Preserve for trail running, hiking, creek swimming and rock climbing.
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Things to Do in Barton Hills
Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company
Good beer and even better pizza.
Zilker Park
A great way to spend the weekend outdoors.
Barley Bean
Shhh nobody knows how cool this coffee place is. Don’t tell them!
Shady Grove
Drinks, fries, and live music.
Are Schools in Barton Hills Good?
Barton Hills is zoned to the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). This is the main school district that serves the greater Austin area with 116 schools and more than 74,000 students.
Quick Stats for AISD
Average ACT Score: 23.1 (State: 20.2)
Average SAT Score: 1058 (State: 1019)
Graduation Rate: 94.4% (State: 90.3%)
Children living in the Barton Hills neighborhood will attend the following schools:
Elementary - Barton Hills Elementary School
Middle - O. Henry Middle School
High School - Austin High School (see how they rank here)
The public schools in Barton Hills are rated +- by Niche.
Commute Times
Barton Hills to the Airport - 13 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Barton Hills to Downtown - 10 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Boundaries
East to West: South Lamar to the greenbelt
North to South: Barton Springs to Ben White
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The Barton Hills Lifestyle
People tend to settle here because they want to be close-in and love to take advantage of the variety of outdoor activities. Festival-goers love that the neighborhood borders the famous Austin City Limits Festival venue.
Why You’ll Love Living in Barton Hills
Bordering Lady Bird Lake, the Barton Hills area is a top destination for outdoor recreation. 350-acre Zilker Park features a spring-fed pool called Barton Springs, plus botanical gardens, a sculpture garden and athletic fields. It also plays host to the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers miles of rugged hiking and biking trails as well as seasonal swimming holes.
Homes in Barton Hills
With many large half-acre lot sizes, homes in this neighborhood are predominantly 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mid-century gems! Teardowns are common to make way for modern living so the architecture of the community varies. Some homes in the area were built by A.D. Stenger in the “prairie style,” with gently sloping roofs, clerestory windows, and a merger of indoor/outdoor space.