Austin/Compare
East Cesar Chavez vs Govalle
East Cesar Chavez and Govalle are official planning areas in Austin. Govalle leads safety (26 vs 16). East Cesar Chavez 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 | East Cesar Chavez | Govalle |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 16 | 26 |
| Schools | 20 | 3 |
| Walk | 20 | 16 |
| Cost fit | 86 | 100 |
| Vibe | 25 | 5 |
| Median rent | $2,907 | $1,650 |
| Median home | $853,600 | $641,200 |
| Population | 3,053 | 2,113 |
| Commute to Downtown | 18 min | 22 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 21 min | 26 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 33 min | 40 min |
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
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.