Austin/Compare
East Cesar Chavez vs Mueller
East Cesar Chavez and Mueller are official planning areas in Austin. East Cesar Chavez leads safety (16 vs 5). East Cesar Chavez leads walk. Mueller has the lower ACS median rent ($2,015).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | East Cesar Chavez | Mueller |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 16 | 5 |
| Schools | 20 | 87 |
| Walk | 20 | 20 |
| Cost fit | 86 | 100 |
| Vibe | 25 | 22 |
| Median rent | $2,907 | $2,015 |
| Median home | $853,600 | $702,959 |
| Population | 3,053 | 9,075 |
| Commute to Downtown | 18 min | 19 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 21 min | 17 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 33 min | 25 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
Mueller
A planned town on the old airport: alleys, a lake loop, and a grocery at the center. Newer bones, family default.
$2,015 median rent · safety 5 · walk 20
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.