About the Neighborhood

Galindo dates back to the 1950s and still retains much of its character from that era. Galindo is not as well known as some of the other south Austin neighborhoods, but it offers many of the same benefits to residents: proximity to the trendy boutiques, cafes, and clubs of south Austin, easy access to local highways, and lower housing costs compared to downtown.

Points of Interest

• Cork and Brew: An eclectic mix of snacks, beer, and wine - all high quality and appropriately priced.

• The South Austin Recreation Center: Offers a gathering space for the community with 11 acres of space, intramural sports teams, and a tennis center. 

• Summer Moon Coffee: Pop along to this local roaster for wood-fired, fair-trade coffee, pastries and breakfast tacos in a quaint setting.

Public School info

• The public schools in Galindo are rated A- by Niche.

  (Niche assign ratings to schools and are commonly used by parents to make a decision.)

Commute Times

• ABIA 15m. by car

• Downtown 11m. by car

Boundaries

• East to West: Dawson to SouthFirst Street

• North to South: Bouldin Creek to West Ben White Boulevard

• Nearby Neighborhoods: Dawson, South Lamar, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights

The Lifestyle

The neighborhood is quiet and residential; the only busy commercial street is South First St. which has local restaurants.

You’ll fall in love with

There are a few parks and playgrounds around Galindo, including The Tom Lasseter South Lamar Neighborhood Park, Zilker Park, and West Enfield Park. These playgrounds provide great recreational facilities for kids, as well as adults. Families can enjoy a nice picnic under the shade in summer months, or walk along the trail for a weekend activity with the kids.

Homes in Galindo

Galindo has many ranch-style, one-story homes built in the 1950s and 60s, up to the 1980s. Because it is somewhat farther from downtown than more well-known south Austin neighborhoods, housing is a little less expensive. Also, because St. Edward's University is nearby, there are rentals available for students.