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Central East Austin vs Govalle
Central East Austin and Govalle are official planning areas in Austin. Central East Austin leads safety (58 vs 26). Central East Austin leads walk. Govalle has the lower ACS median rent ($1,650).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Central East Austin | Govalle |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 58 | 26 |
| Schools | 13 | 3 |
| Walk | 29 | 16 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 21 | 5 |
| Median rent | $2,472 | $1,650 |
| Median home | $671,103 | $641,200 |
| Population | 5,612 | 2,113 |
| Commute to Downtown | 17 min | 22 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 19 min | 26 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 29 min | 40 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
Govalle
Further east, still in the city. More yard, fewer bars, a value contrast to Cesar Chavez.
$1,650 median rent · safety 26 · walk 16
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.