Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Guide
Welcome to quirky Bouldin Creek
Bordered by South Congress, Bouldin Creek is a diverse, laid-back neighborhood in touch with the “Keep Austin Weird” vibe. Quirky shops mix with trendy cafes and old-school Mexican joints. There’s also a thriving food trailer scene.
About Bouldin Creek
Bouldin Creek is a quiet, safe neighborhood for Austinites, especially younger singles, to dine, shop, and enjoy nightlife and nature. The neighborhood has many local businesses and restaurants. It is also conveniently located close to downtown, the hike and bike trail by the lake, and Barton Creek and Zilker Park.
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Things to Do in Bouldin Creek
Once Over Coffee Bar
A chill coffee shop in the middle of bustling Lamar Square.
West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt
Nice set of trails, and good respite from the city.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
It’s an institution for a reason!
Are Schools in Bouldin Creek Good?
Bouldin Creek 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 Bouldin Creek neighborhood will attend the following schools:
Elementary - Travis Heights Elementary, Becker Elementary or Zilker Elementary (see how they compare here)
Middle - Lively Middle School or O. Henry Middle School (see how they compare here)
High School - Travis Early College High School (see how it ranks here)
The public schools in Bouldin Creek are rated A- by Niche.
Commute Times
Bouldin Creek to the Airport - 12 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Bouldin Creek to Downtown - 7 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Boundaries
East to West: South Congress to the Union Pacific railroad track
North to South: Barton Springs to West Oltorf
Nearby Neighborhoods
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The Bouldin Creek Lifestyle
Bouldin Creek is a desirable area to live for many Austinites because of its convenient location and local attractions. The neighborhood offers a wide assortment of local stores, cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants, and is adjacent to the major shopping district of South Congress Avenue. You’ll often find homeowners cycling or walking dogs through the neighborhood.
Why You’ll Love Living in Bouldin Creek
Bouldin Creek is a desirable Austin neighborhood with a reputation as a hotspot for creatives, artists, and students looking to live near downtown Austin. See some of the city’s most famous street art, such as the ”Greetings from Austin” mural and the “You Belong Among the Wildflowers” mural. The area is also home to some great shopping, coffee spots and restaurants.
Homes in Bouldin Creek
This compact neighborhood includes tree-lined streets with round-abouts and the bulk of the homes are 1920s and 1930s bungalows. These days many of those homes are being restored or replaced with new construction.
Bouldin Creek is a great example of the “keep Austin weird” philosophy, as it’s not uncommon to see colorful houses accented with unique landscaping along with the periodic vegetable garden or rainwater collection tank.