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Barton Hills

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 3
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A
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Barton Hills is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas with a population of 10,469. Barton Hills is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Barton Hills offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Barton Hills there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Barton Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Barton Hills are highly rated.
About Barton Hills...
Population
10,469

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$423,696
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,383
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    67%
  • Own
    33%
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Barton Hills Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    57
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    19
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    370.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,056.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    275.3
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$71,033
National
$55,322
Children
13%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    13%
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    Barton Hills Reviews

    3
    Austin is a great city with a lot to offer its residents, no matter the income or level of education.
    • June 14 2016
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    The people are friendly but I wouldn't move here again.
    • July 22 2015
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    I don't have any safety concerns in the area in which I live.
    • June 14 2016
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