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“The Main Street of Texas”
Congress Avenue was designed as “The Main Street of Texas,” a center of commerce with the Texas State Capitol as its terminus. While still mainly a business district, those who reside in the limited housing of the Congress Avenue neighborhood have access to all Austin has to offer, right outside their doors. From bars and restaurants to festivals, events and parks, locals can find anything they want within an easy walk. “Within walking distance you can be on West 6th, which has a number of late-night bars and eateries,” says Michael Estes, broker and founder at Trend Real Estate. “Or you can be on the hiking and biking trails to Lady Bird Lake. Or you can even get to East Austin, where all the cool restaurants are right now.”
A hub of music, festivals and events in Austin
A hub of culture in Austin, Congress Avenue always has something going on. The neighborhood’s Paramount Theater hosts big names from comedy and music, including events such as the Moontower Comedy Festival. Just a half-mile’s walk from the neighborhood, Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park puts on larger concerts during the spring and summer. “Moody’s relatively new but a really cool concert venue,” Estes says. “There are a bunch of art installations around it in the park too.” And downtown Austin is always bustling from festivals such as the annual South By Southwest, which takes over the city each March, or the Austin City Limits music festival, held just a couple miles away from Congress Avenue in Zilker Park every fall.
Dining in and around Congress Avenue
Residents of Congress Avenue looking for the happenings of downtown Austin just have to walk out their front door. Restaurants such as Chi’Lantro, with a mix of Mexican and Korean cuisine, Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria, for classic Italian favorites, and Roaring Fork, known for the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, line Congress Avenue in the neighborhood. And residents can easily walk one block to Austin’s famous 6th Street, with restaurants, bars, and clubs. Right across the street from Congress Avenue, Royal Blue Grocery provides produce as well as prepared meals. More shopping and dining can be found on 2nd Street, a short walk away.
Easily walkable in downtown Austin
About as centrally located as possible, Congress Avenue allows locals ease of access to everything downtown Austin can offer. The area posts a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, with restaurants, entertainment and employers clustering around Congress Avenue as downtown’s main north-south artery. Or, residents can utilize the road’s protected bike lanes to get where they need to go. The CapMetro transit system centers around downtown Austin, with many stops within a five-block walk from the neighborhood. The buses can get residents just about anywhere they need to go, including the 10 miles to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Proximity to Waterloo Greenway and Lady Bird Lake
As one of the main business districts in downtown Austin, the Congress Avenue neighborhood itself doesn’t have much green space. However, it’s within easy walking distance of many of the excellent parks that Austin has to offer. About a half mile away from the neighborhood, Waterloo Park was recently renovated and now has over 1.5 miles of trails for walkers, joggers and bikers. This revitalization is part of the larger Waterloo Greenway project that will follow Waller Creek to its terminus at Lady Bird Lake, just a half-mile walk from the neighborhood. Lady Bird Lake, which is the name for the Colorado River as it passes through downtown Austin, offers plenty of recreation itself, with kayakers and paddleboarders exploring the water and bikers and joggers enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Low housing stock in Congress Avenue
While Congress Avenue’s location puts it close to anything residents might need, its residential options are minimal. The Brazos Place building, once a hotel, has been turned into luxury condominiums that start from 622 square feet and reach 2,745 square feet. These feature high-end details such as granite counters and open floorplans and often run between the low $300,000s and close to $600,000.
High marks for Austin schools
Congress Avenue is located in the Austin Independent School District, and kids are zoned to start at Mathews Elementary School, given an A grade by Niche. Students then move to O. Henry Middle School, which received an A-minus, before finishing up at the A-rated Austin High School. The longest continuously-open public high school in Texas, Austin High offers students academies for Classical Studies, Design & Technology, Global Studies and Science & Innovation.
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Parks in this Area
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Pool
Republic Square Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Wooldridge Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Lott Pocket Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Pool
Waterloo Park
Duncan Neighborhood Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Sir Swante Palm Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International
22 min drive
Bus
11th & Congress
Bus
104 8th & Congress
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Congress Avenue
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
10
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Congress Avenue, Austin sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Congress Avenue, Austin over the last 12 months is $489,000, up 37% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
176
Median Age
49
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
5.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,442
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.6%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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