Austin/Compare
Central East Austin vs East Cesar Chavez
Central East Austin and East Cesar Chavez are official planning areas in Austin. Central East Austin leads safety (58 vs 16). Central East Austin leads walk. Central East Austin has the lower ACS median rent ($2,472).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Central East Austin | East Cesar Chavez |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 58 | 16 |
| Schools | 13 | 20 |
| Walk | 29 | 20 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 86 |
| Vibe | 21 | 25 |
| Median rent | $2,472 | $2,907 |
| Median home | $671,103 | $853,600 |
| Population | 5,612 | 3,053 |
| Commute to Downtown | 17 min | 18 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 19 min | 21 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 29 min | 33 min |
Central East Austin
East of I-35, north of Cesar Chavez. Rapid change, strong food, mixed housing, and a walk to downtown.
$2,472 median rent · safety 58 · walk 29
East Cesar Chavez
East of the highway, still close enough to walk downtown. Music, murals, and a nightlife score that is not subtle.
$2,907 median rent · safety 16 · walk 20
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.