Walkability Ranking — Austin
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Austin compare on walkability. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How walkability is measured →
Top Walkability Neighborhoods — Ranked
Pedestrian-oriented layouts and wide sidewalk networks make navigating the area on foot much easier than the Austin average. Extensive crosswalks and a dense grid connect residential streets directly to the university campus.
Wide sidewalks, marked crosswalks, and pedestrian-priority trails make navigating this area on foot exceptionally easy. According to iHuus data, the dense grid and low-traffic interior streets offer much higher walkability than the Austin average.
Pedestrian-oriented street grids and safe campus connections make navigating the area on foot much easier than the Austin average. Most residential and commercial zones feature well-defined sidewalks and marked crosswalks, according to iHuus data.
Full Austin Walkability Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas | 9.1 | #1 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Downtown | 8.9 | #2 | +2.2 ↑ |
| West University | 8.6 | #3 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Central East Austin | 8.5 | #4 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Pioneer Hill Reserve | 8.5 | #5 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Chestnut | 8.3 | #6 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Old West Austin | 8.2 | #7 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Holly | 8.2 | #8 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Northtown Park | 8.1 | #9 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Northtown West | 8.1 | #10 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Hancock | 8 | #11 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Zilker | 7.9 | #12 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Upper Boggy Creek | 7.9 | #13 | +1.2 ↑ |
| North University | 7.8 | #14 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Bouldin | 7.8 | #15 | +1.1 ↑ |
| East Cesar Chavez | 7.7 | #16 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Rosewood | 7.7 | #17 | +1.0 ↑ |
| RMMA | 7.7 | #18 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Triangle State | 7.7 | #19 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Windsor Road | 7.6 | #20 | +0.9 ↑ |
| MLK | 7.6 | #21 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Rosedale | 7.5 | #22 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Hyde Park | 7.5 | #23 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Brentwood | 7.5 | #24 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Coronado Hills | 7.3 | #25 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Allandale | 7.2 | #26 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Onion Creek | 7.2 | #27 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | 7.1 | #28 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Easton Park | 7.1 | #29 | +0.4 ↑ |
| South Lamar | 7 | #30 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Galindo | 7 | #31 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Cantarra | 7 | #32 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Riverside | 7 | #33 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Crestview | 7 | #34 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Garrison Park | 6.8 | #35 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Pleasant Valley | 6.7 | #36 | — |
| Windsor Park | 6.7 | #37 | — |
| South River City | 6.6 | #38 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Barton Hills | 6.6 | #39 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Dawson | 6.5 | #40 | -0.2 ↓ |
| North Burnett | 6.4 | #41 | -0.3 ↓ |
| East Oak Hill | 6.4 | #42 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Franklin Park | 6.3 | #43 | -0.4 ↓ |
| University Hills | 6.3 | #44 | -0.4 ↓ |
| West Gate | 6.3 | #45 | -0.4 ↓ |
| MLK 183 | 6.3 | #46 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Bluebonnet Acres | 6.3 | #47 | -0.4 ↓ |
| South Manchaca | 6.3 | #48 | -0.4 ↓ |
| St. Johns | 6.2 | #49 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Govalle | 6.2 | #50 | -0.5 ↓ |
| North Loop | 6.2 | #51 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Sweet Briar | 6.2 | #52 | -0.5 ↓ |
| West Oak Hill | 6.1 | #53 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Parker Lane | 6.1 | #54 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Wildflower | 6 | #55 | -0.7 ↓ |
| North Austin | 6 | #56 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Windsor Hills | 6 | #57 | -0.7 ↓ |
| North Shoal Creek | 5.9 | #58 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Mckinney | 5.8 | #59 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Dessau Estates | 5.8 | #60 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Wooten | 5.8 | #61 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Highland | 5.8 | #62 | -0.9 ↓ |
| West Congress | 5.7 | #63 | -1.0 ↓ |
| St. Edwards | 5.7 | #64 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Gateway | 5.7 | #65 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Montopolis | 5.6 | #66 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Spring Willow Creek | 5.6 | #67 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Heritage Hills | 5.5 | #68 | -1.2 ↓ |
| North Lamar | 5.3 | #69 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Georgian Acres | 5.1 | #70 | -1.6 ↓ |
| East Congress | 5.1 | #71 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Johnston Terrace | 5.1 | #72 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Southeast | 4.5 | #73 | -2.2 ↓ |
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