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Allandale vs Brentwood
Allandale and Brentwood are official planning areas in Austin. Allandale leads safety (100 vs 89). Brentwood leads walk. Brentwood has the lower ACS median rent ($1,662).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Allandale | Brentwood |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 100 | 89 |
| Schools | 73 | 63 |
| Walk | 10 | 19 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 2 | 5 |
| Median rent | $1,741 | $1,662 |
| Median home | $805,814 | $770,446 |
| Population | 14,197 | 9,333 |
| Commute to Downtown | 28 min | 15 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 23 min | 10 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 20 min | 17 min |
Allandale
North-central lawns and a quieter night. You will drive more; you will hear less.
$1,741 median rent · safety 100 · walk 10
Brentwood
Bungalows between Crestview and Hyde Park. Slightly more cafes than Allandale, slightly less polish than Rosedale.
$1,662 median rent · safety 89 · walk 19
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.