BARTON HILLS

This primarily residential neighborhood is continually one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Austin.

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Location

Located in South Austin, encompassing part of the 78704 zip code and is surrounded by Zilker Park and Barton Creek. This primarily residential neighborhood is continually one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Austin. Barton Hill is bounded by both South Lamar and the Zilker neighborhood to the east, Barton Springs Road and Zilker Park to the north, Barton Creek to the west, and South Capitol Highway 360 to the south.
 

Architecture

Similar to the Zilker neighborhood and close in proximity, the homes feature a mix of newer mansions, remodeled homes, and little bungalows. The neighborhood has a funky “anything goes” mindset when it comes to design, there is a medley of choices from split-level new construction to redone cottages.
 

History

In 1937 William “Uncle Billy” set up on the southern bank of the spring-fed, natural Colorado River and named the location after his daughters. His original name for the area didn’t stick but the neighborhood did. Established in the 1940s and 1950s by William Barton, hence where the name Barton Springs Pool came from, construction continued into the late 1990s, and was featured in 1956 as “The world’s largest air-conditioned subdivision”.
 

Recreation

The neighborhood features Barton Creek which is a naturally fed pool and one of Austin’s most popular spots in the summer. The neighborhood has gardens, and museums, and is close to Zilker Park which hosts ACL. Barton Creek is one of the top destinations for outdoor recreation.

Overview for BARTON HILLS, TX

8,717 people live in BARTON HILLS, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $67,237. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,717

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$67,237

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for BARTON HILLS, TX

BARTON HILLS has 4,989 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in BARTON HILLS do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,717 people call BARTON HILLS home. The population density is 3,733.801 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,717

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

48.61 / 51.39%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
4,989

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$67,237

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in BARTON HILLS, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby BARTON HILLS. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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