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Barton Hills vs Zilker
Barton Hills and Zilker are official planning areas in Austin. Zilker leads safety (74 vs 63). Zilker leads walk. Barton Hills has the lower ACS median rent ($1,820).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Barton Hills | Zilker |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 63 | 74 |
| Schools | 100 | 93 |
| Walk | 5 | 9 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 6 | 15 |
| Median rent | $1,820 | $2,175 |
| Median home | $1,107,160 | $1,006,854 |
| Population | 8,721 | 10,882 |
| Commute to Downtown | 25 min | 17 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 29 min | 22 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 41 min | 35 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
Zilker
Park first, houses second. Barton Springs and the trail set the pace; prices follow the shade.
$2,175 median rent · safety 74 · walk 9
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.