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Allandale vs Crestview
Allandale and Crestview are official planning areas in Austin. Allandale leads safety (100 vs 95). Crestview leads walk. Allandale has the lower ACS median rent ($1,741).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Allandale | Crestview |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 100 | 95 |
| Schools | 73 | 57 |
| Walk | 10 | 13 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 2 | 7 |
| Median rent | $1,741 | $1,921 |
| Median home | $805,814 | $640,200 |
| Population | 14,197 | 6,227 |
| Commute to Downtown | 28 min | 21 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 23 min | 15 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 20 min | 12 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
Crestview
North central, Red Line adjacent, with a younger mix than Allandale next door.
$1,921 median rent · safety 95 · walk 13
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.