Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Kerbey Lane
Coffee Shop
Barley Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Irie Bean Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Patika
Coffee Shop
Proud Mary
Coffee Shop
OPA! Coffe & Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Summermoon Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Picnik
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fair Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Vegan Yacht
Coffee Shop
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
Coffee Shop
Once Over Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Jo's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bouldin Creek Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Austin Java
Coffee Shop
Medici Roasting
Coffee Shop
Merit Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Meteor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Holy cacao
Coffee Shop
Squarerut Kava Bar
Coffee Shop
Mañana
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Cinema Westgate 11
Cinema
South Austin Popular Culture Center
Museum
One-2-One Bar
Nightclub
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema
Roadhouse Relics Gallery
Art Gallery
Toney Burger Activity Center
Stadium
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
Barton Springs Pool
Attraction
Zilker Hillside Theater
Theatre Arts
Twin Falls
Attraction
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
Museum
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Museum
AMC Barton Creek Square 14
Cinema
Rudolph Gamblin Field
Stadium
Rock Wall At Zilker
Attraction
Nowlin Rehearsal Studio @ ZACH Theatre
Theatre Arts
Whisenhunt Stage
Theatre Arts
Kleberg Stage
Theatre Arts
ZACH Theatre
Theatre Arts
Zach Theatre
Theatre Arts
Austin Nature Center
Museum
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
South Congress Bat Colony
Attraction
Statesman Bat Observation Center
Attraction
Food and Drink (14) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Torchy's Tacos
Fast Food
Lavaca Street Bar
Bar
Phil's Icehouse
Fast Food
Amy's Ice Creams
Sweets
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
Fast Food
Thundercloud Subs
Fast Food
Soup Peddler
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Giovanni Pizza Stand
Fast Food
Easy Tiger
Bar
Gordough's Public House
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Twin Liquor
Alcohol
Radio Coffee and Beer
Bar
Vera Cruz
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
South Lamar Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Casino el Camino
Bar
The Park
Bar
Freebird's Burrito
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
LA Fitness
Gym
Gracie Humaita
Gym
South Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Yoga
Gym
Black Swan Yoga
Gym
South Austin Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Crux Climbing Center Fitness Barn
Gym
Sierra Ridge Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
South Austin Gym
Gym
Far South Health Center
Community Centre
Yoga Yoga
Gym
F45 Training Westlake
Gym
Alliance Physical Culture - Private Gym in South Austin
Gym
Ro Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Lumos
Gym
Wanderlust Yoga
Gym
AMLI South Shore fitness center
Gym
Palm Door on Sixth
Community Centre
Waller Ballroom
Community Centre
Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
Total Fitness Kickboxing
Gym
B Pilates
Gym
Fixed By Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Asahi Imports
Grocery Store
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Wheatsville Co-op
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Mr. Natural
Bakery
Randalls 2485
Grocery Store
Moonlight Bakery
Bakery
Central Market
Grocery Store
Hayley Cakes & Cookies
Bakery
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Bakery
Tiny Pies
Bakery
Barton Hills Market
Grocery Store
La Patisserie
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
First Food mart
Grocery Store
The Herb Bar
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Thom's Market
Grocery Store
Crumbl Cookies
Bakery
1st Stop Food Store
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Randalls 2477
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Tom Lasseter-South Lamar Neighborhood Park
Park
South Austin Senior Activity Center
Park
Clawson Neighborhood Park
Park
Dog Obstacle Course
Park
Quest Dog Park
Park
Kinney Oaks Pocket Park
Park
Gus Fruh Park
Park
South Austin Neighborhood Park
Park
The Denizen Park
Park
Joslin Neighborhood Park
Park
South Austin Neighborhood Park
Park
Little Zilker Neighborhood Park
Park
Barton Creek Greenbelt -- Gus Fruh Access
Park
Barton Hills School Park
Park
Ricky Guerrero Park
Park
Gillis Park
Park
Phoenix Memorial Greenbelt
Park
Gaines Park at Barton Creek Greenbelt
Park
AISD Easement
Park
South Austin Island
Park
Gaines Greenbelt
Park
Barton Springs Park
Park
West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt
Park
Battle Bend Neighborhood Park
Park
Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt
Park
Shops (17) A+
Tribe Comics and Games
Books
Red Wings Shoes
Shoes
Half Price Books
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Uncommon Objects
Books
Uncommon Objects
Books
Verizon
Electronics
Target
Department Store
End of an Ear
Electronics
Sweet Nails & Spa
Beauty
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Austin Gift Company
Gift Shop
Tomlinson's Feed
Pets
Sprint
Electronics
NutriShop
Nutrition Supplements
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Salon Lofts
Beauty
Live Oak
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Neiman Marcus Last Call
Clothing
Accent Upholstery
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in South Lamar.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations
A+
730
Bus Stop
3201 Menchaca/Glen Allen, Stop ID 729
Bus Stop
2650
Bus Stop
732
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay F
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay A
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay B
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay E
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay C
Bus Stop
Westgate Transit Center Bay D
Bus Stop
3205 S 1st / South Park
Bus Stop
3001 S 1st / Powell
Bus Stop
2701 S 1st / Cumberland
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY F
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY E
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY D
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY G
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY C
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY B
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY H
Bus Stop
South Congress Transit Center
Bus Station
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY I
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY J
Bus Stop
SOUTH CONGRESS BAY K
Bus Stop
#10 North Bound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5%
F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in South Lamar is 134/100 - which is 45% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

South Lamar crime rates are 5,948 per 100k, which is 118% higher than Texas
Property Crime
5,259 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
689 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in South Lamar is $69,392 - which is 27% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$69,392
C+
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Enamel Dentistry
Dentist
People's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
ProMed
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Austin Emergency Center - South Lamar
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Victory Medical
Clinic
VMC Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
Doctor
Taylor Dental EZBraces
Dentist
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
Doctor
Allergies & Asthma Clinic
Doctor
Saint David's South Austin Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Austin Gastroenterology
Doctor
Dr. Anthony R. Bittar, MD
Doctor
Emergency Medical Service?
Fire Station
Broberg Eye Care
Doctor
LabCorp
Doctor
Austin Center for Men's Health: Parviz Kavoussi, MD
Doctor
Swish Dental - South
Dentist
Texas Children's Urgent Care
Clinic
Austin Ear Nose & Throat Clinic South
Doctor
South Austin Medical Clinic: Canon Todd A MD
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing B

South Lamar home prices are $470,471 - which is 230% higher than Texas
Home Price
$470,471
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
40%
A+
Home Affordability
6.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The South Lamar graduation rate is 88% - which is 13% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
80%
A
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (2) F
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Athena Montessori Academy
Joslin El
Galindo El
Zilker El
Barton Hills El
Dawson El
St Elmo El
Mariposa Montessori School
Austin Montessori School Inc
Becker El
Daep- El
Sunset Valley El
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
Austin Oaks
Fulmore M S
Travis Hts El
Parkside Community School
Texas School For The Deaf
Odom El
Eden Park Academy
Cunningham El
Cedar Creek El
Hill Country Middle
Casa Montessori Child Development Center
High Schools (1) C-
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Premier H S Of Austin
San Juan Diego Catholic High School
Austin Montessori School Inc
Phoenix Academy
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Leadership Academy
Crockett H S
Austin Oaks
Travis H S
Texas School For The Deaf
Graduation Prep Academy Travis
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw
Austin H S
Premier H S American Youthworks
Adult Transition Services
Austin St Hospital
Travis County J J A E P
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Kipp Austin Brave
Westlake Alter
Westlake H S
Sci-Tech Preparatory
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
Regents School Of Austin
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South Lamar Area Facts

  • South Lamar has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Lamar crime rates are 44% higher than the Austin average
  • Cost of living in South Lamar is 11% higher than the Austin average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Lamar? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tom Lasseter-South Lamar Neighborhood Park
      South Austin Senior Activity Center
      Clawson Neighborhood Park
      Dog Obstacle Course
      Quest Dog Park
      Kinney Oaks Pocket Park
      Gus Fruh Park
      South Austin Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinema Westgate 11
      South Austin Popular Culture Center
      One-2-One Bar
      Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
      Roadhouse Relics Gallery
      Toney Burger Activity Center
      Mary Moody Northern Theater
      Mary Moody Northern Theater

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Torchy's Tacos
      Lavaca Street Bar
      Phil's Icehouse
      Amy's Ice Creams
      Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
      Thundercloud Subs
      Soup Peddler

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Lamar? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in South Lamar.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Lamar a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cornerstone Hospital Austin
      Heart Hospital of Austin
      Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
      Passport Health Austin Travel Clinic
      Passport Health Northwest Austin Travel Clinic
      Saint David's North Austin Medical Center
      Seton Southwest Hospital
      Austin State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Randalls Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Austin Regional Clinic
      SharpeVision modern LASIK
      Optometrist
      Care Spot
      Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
      Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
      Allergies & Asthma Clinic
      South Austin Medical Clinic: Canon Todd A MD