Travis Heights is one of South Austin's most beloved neighborhoods, draped over leafy hills just east of South Congress and south of Lady Bird Lake. Winding streets, mature trees, historic homes, and Stacy Park give it a settled, established feel, and you are a short walk from the restaurants and shops of South Congress and the trails along the lake. Families who land here tend to stay, often paying a premium to do it.
It is one of the rare South Austin neighborhoods that combines genuine historic character, hills and greenery, and a walkable connection to the heart of the city.
Travis Heights commands a premium for its location and character. As of 2026, prices commonly run from around $1M for smaller or original homes up well past $2M to $3M and higher for renovated and larger properties. Families regularly pay $2M and up to stay in the neighborhood rather than leave it.
As with the best close-in South Austin neighborhoods, you are buying location, trees, and character. The lots and the setting carry the value as much as the square footage.
Travis Heights is right for buyers who want historic character, hills and mature trees, and a walkable connection to South Congress and the lake. Families who want to plant roots in central South Austin, and who value charm and setting, do very well here.
It is not the right fit if you want a brand-new subdivision, a large flat lot, or a low price of entry. The appeal is the trees, the history, and the location, not new construction or acreage.
Travis Heights is served by Austin ISD, with Travis Heights Elementary at the heart of the neighborhood and central-Austin options nearby. The combination of a neighborhood school and a walkable, family-friendly setting is a big part of why families stay.
Life in Travis Heights is green, walkable, and unhurried. Streets wind through hills and live oaks, Stacy Park and its spring-fed pool sit in the middle of it all, and you are minutes on foot from South Congress and the Lady Bird Lake trail. It feels tucked away and central at the same time, which is exactly why it holds its value.
Yes. It is one of South Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, valued for historic character, mature trees, and a walkable location near South Congress and Lady Bird Lake.
Prices commonly run from around $1M for smaller homes up well past $2M to $3M and higher for renovated and larger properties.
Travis Heights is served by Austin ISD, with Travis Heights Elementary at the heart of the neighborhood.
Yes. You can walk to South Congress, Stacy Park, and the Lady Bird Lake trail from much of the neighborhood.
Travis Heights is a tightly held neighborhood where the best homes rarely last, so timing and preparation matter. I live just west of here in Barton Hills and know this part of South Austin well. I work with a limited number of clients across central and south Austin each month. If you want an agent who knows these streets, reach out directly. Brandon Galia, Lujo Realty.
6,383 people live in Travis Heights, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $97,474. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Median Age
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Average individual Income
There's plenty to do around Travis Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bésame Ice Cream, Alienated Majesty Books, and Self Edge.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews |
Ratings by
Yelp
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining | 0.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.43 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.28 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.73 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.53 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.53 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.77 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.48 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.51 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.84 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.77 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.7 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.32 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.18 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.22 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 44 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.36 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.4 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.24 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.22 miles | 40 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
Travis Heights has 3,526 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Travis Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,383 people call Travis Heights home. The population density is 5,932.04 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Median Age
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
0-9 Years
10-17 Years
18-24 Years
25-64 Years
65-74 Years
75+ Years
Education Level
Total Households
Average Household Size
Average individual Income
Households with Children
With Children:
Without Children:
Marital Status
Blue vs White Collar Workers
Blue Collar:
White Collar:
I offer the highest level of expertise, service, and integrity. Contact me to get started today.
