Visual Appeal Ranking — Austin

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Austin compare on visual appeal. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How visual appeal is measured →

Top Visual Appeal Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Windsor Road8

Large custom homes, private pools, and well-maintained grounds characterize this area. According to iHuus data, the visual landscape is notably more polished and expansive than the Austin average.

#2
East Oak Hill7.9

Large homes with complex rooflines and well-maintained lots characterize the area. According to iHuus data, the presence of private pools and manicured greenery makes the visual landscape more attractive than the Austin average.

#3
West Oak Hill7.8

Large homes featuring complex architectural details and private swimming pools characterize the area. According to iHuus data, the visual landscape is notably more polished than the Austin average.

#4
Old West Austin7.8

#5
West University7.7

#6
North University7.6

#7
Downtown7.5

#8
Barton Hills7.4

#9
Zilker7.4

#10
South River City7.3

Full Austin Visual Appeal Ranking

City average:6.95— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Windsor Road8#1+1.0 ↑
East Oak Hill7.9#2+1.0 ↑
West Oak Hill7.8#3+0.8 ↑
Old West Austin7.8#4+0.8 ↑
West University7.7#5+0.8 ↑
North University7.6#6+0.6 ↑
Downtown7.5#7+0.5 ↑
Barton Hills7.4#8+0.5 ↑
Zilker7.4#9+0.5 ↑
South River City7.3#10+0.3 ↑
University of Texas7.2#11+0.3 ↑
Allandale7.2#12+0.3 ↑
Bouldin7.1#13+0.1 ↑
Onion Creek7.1#14+0.1 ↑
West Gate7.1#15+0.1 ↑
Pioneer Hill Reserve7#16—
Hancock7#17—
RMMA6.9#18—
Rosedale6.9#19—
South Manchaca6.8#20-0.2 ↓
Brentwood6.8#21-0.2 ↓
Gateway6.7#22-0.3 ↓
Garrison Park6.7#23-0.3 ↓
West Congress6.7#24-0.3 ↓
East Cesar Chavez6.7#25-0.3 ↓
Upper Boggy Creek6.6#26-0.4 ↓
Crestview6.6#27-0.4 ↓
Hyde Park6.6#28-0.4 ↓
Triangle State6.5#29-0.5 ↓
MLK6.4#30-0.5 ↓
North Burnett6.4#31-0.5 ↓
South Lamar6.4#32-0.5 ↓
North Loop6.3#33-0.7 ↓
University Hills6.3#34-0.7 ↓
Holly6.2#35-0.8 ↓
Pecan Springs Springdale6.2#36-0.8 ↓
MLK 1836.2#37-0.8 ↓
Riverside6.2#38-0.8 ↓
Rosewood6.1#39-0.9 ↓
Mckinney6.1#40-0.9 ↓
Cantarra6.1#41-0.9 ↓
Pleasant Valley6#42-1.0 ↓
Chestnut6#43-1.0 ↓
St. Edwards6#44-1.0 ↓
Sweet Briar6#45-1.0 ↓
North Austin6#46-1.0 ↓
Galindo6#47-1.0 ↓
East Congress6#48-1.0 ↓
Dawson6#49-1.0 ↓
Central East Austin6#50-1.0 ↓
Bluebonnet Acres6#51-1.0 ↓
Northtown West6#52-1.0 ↓
Parker Lane6#53-1.0 ↓
Coronado Hills6#54-1.0 ↓
Spring Willow Creek6#55-1.0 ↓
St. Johns6#56-1.0 ↓
Wildflower6#57-1.0 ↓
Windsor Park6#58-1.0 ↓
Wooten6#59-1.0 ↓
Georgian Acres6#60-1.0 ↓
Govalle6#61-1.0 ↓
Highland6#62-1.0 ↓
North Lamar6#63-1.0 ↓
North Shoal Creek6#64-1.0 ↓
Northtown Park6#65-1.0 ↓
Johnston Terrace6#66-1.0 ↓
Windsor Hills5.9#67-1.0 ↓
Montopolis5.8#68-1.2 ↓
Franklin Park5.8#69-1.2 ↓
Heritage Hills5.6#70-1.4 ↓
Easton Park5.5#71-1.5 ↓
Southeast5.4#72-1.5 ↓
Dessau Estates5.3#73-1.7 ↓

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