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Barton Hills vs South Lamar
Barton Hills and South Lamar are official planning areas in Austin. Barton Hills leads safety (63 vs 42). South Lamar leads walk. South Lamar has the lower ACS median rent ($1,686).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Barton Hills | South Lamar |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 63 | 42 |
| Schools | 100 | 37 |
| Walk | 5 | 11 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 6 | 6 |
| Median rent | $1,820 | $1,686 |
| Median home | $1,107,160 | $562,634 |
| Population | 8,721 | 7,635 |
| Commute to Downtown | 25 min | 21 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 29 min | 27 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 41 min | 40 min |
Barton Hills
Hills west of Zilker. Quiet streets, trail access, and a car for most errands.
$1,820 median rent · safety 63 · walk 5
South Lamar
The corridor south of the river: retail, apartments, and a faster pulse than Barton Hills.
$1,686 median rent · safety 42 · walk 11
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.