South Austin has a style and attitude of its own. If you are looking for a laid-back, unhurried type of environment South Austin is where you want look. Traditionally anything south of the river was South Austin but the city has grown and spread out that now, South Austin is far and wide. The welcoming hospitality can still be found, whether you look in older neighborhoods south of Ben White or the urban condos along Congress and Lamar. You have the option to live in a neighborhood where the atmosphere is modern and upbeat or choose from any of the neighborhoods, older or newer, large or small, that offer tree lined streets, front yards to sit back and watch kids at play and back yards for B-B-Q’s and ball games. Whichever choose, most residents of South Austin considers it to be a way of life not just a place to live.
South Austin Atmosphere
South Austin is boots, blue jeans, backyards, beer, B-B-Q, honky-tonks, food trailers and upscale restaurants. It is a blend of all these things. It’s attitude. You may find your most favorite food item at one of the food trailers on the corner or in a fine restaurant. You can find great food, music and dancing at local old fashioned honky-tonk or at a trendy club on Congress Avenue. Shopping can be a special treat in many of the modern and eclectic shops. Or hit a mall to pick up whatever you might need. The choice is yours and there is plenty to choose from.
South Austin Schools
South Austin is served by the Austin ISD and various private schools in the area. Although there are numerous neighborhood schools it is best to contact the Austin ISD for accurate information about the district and exact boundaries for each neighborhood or address. There are numerous colleges and universities located in the Austin and surrounding communities for residents to utilize.
