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Brentwood vs Crestview
Brentwood and Crestview are official planning areas in Austin. Crestview leads safety (95 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 | Brentwood | Crestview |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 89 | 95 |
| Schools | 63 | 57 |
| Walk | 19 | 13 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 5 | 7 |
| Median rent | $1,662 | $1,921 |
| Median home | $770,446 | $640,200 |
| Population | 9,333 | 6,227 |
| Commute to Downtown | 15 min | 21 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 10 min | 15 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 17 min | 12 min |
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
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.