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Brentwood vs Rosedale
Brentwood and Rosedale are official planning areas in Austin. Brentwood leads safety (89 vs 68). Brentwood leads walk. Rosedale has the lower ACS median rent ($1,469).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Brentwood | Rosedale |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 89 | 68 |
| Schools | 63 | 90 |
| Walk | 19 | 4 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 5 | 5 |
| Median rent | $1,662 | $1,469 |
| Median home | $770,446 | $980,700 |
| Population | 9,333 | 2,686 |
| Commute to Downtown | 15 min | 22 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 10 min | 20 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 17 min | 24 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
Rosedale
Medical-center adjacent, walkable groceries, and a calmer read than Hyde Park on a Saturday night.
$1,469 median rent · safety 68 · walk 4
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.