71fit
Downtown
$3K median rent
Rainey, Sixth, and the warehouse blocks live here. Highest walk score, highest nightlife, and a crime rate inflated by visitors.
NightlifeWalk 100Safety 0
Austin/Govalle
31fit
Govalle
Official planning area: Govalle
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
Further east, still in the city. More yard, fewer bars, a value contrast to Cesar Chavez.
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Best in Austin for familiesWalkable AustinUnder $2,500 rent
Why this score
Safety
26
18 violent · 81 property · 46.8 per 1k (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026)-24 vs city set
Schools
3
Rating 5.9 / 10 nearby-51 vs city set
Walk
16
OSM: 3 groceries · 6 cafes · 50 transit · 10 parks-2 vs city set
Cost
100
$1,650 ACS median vs your rent budget+3 vs city set
Vibe
5
OSM: 6 cafes · 14 restaurants · 5 bars · 10 parks-9 vs city set
Commute to work
From Govalle, a typical weekday is 22 min to Downtown, 26 min to UT campus, 40 min to The Domain. Not live traffic.
Downtown is the fastest of these three job centers from here.
Downtown
22 min
Rainey, Sixth, Capitol · +2 min vs the city-set median · fastest of these three
UT campus
26 min
Forty Acres · +6 min vs the city-set median
The Domain
40 min
North Burnet tech · +14 min vs the city-set median
Minutes are baked from neighborhood geography to three job centers — not Google, not this hour’s traffic.
Cost of living
ACS median gross rent is $1,650 across all occupied rental units — studios through large apartments mixed together, not a live 1-bed or 2-bed quote.
That is 19% of median household income — under the 30% HUD cost-burden line. A household at this area’s median income ($103K) could “afford” about $2,563 a month at 30% of gross pay.
32% of households rent. Median home value is $641,200.
ACS median rent
$1,650
30% income budget
$2,563
Rent / income
19%
Median home
$641,200
HUD treats 30% of gross household income as the cost-burden line. We do not split ACS median rent into 1-bed vs 2-bed — that table is all occupied rental units. Method.
Within a walk
Inside the official planning area or within 800 meters of its centroid, OpenStreetMap maps 3 groceries, 6 cafes, 10 parks, and 50 transit stops.
A grocery run on foot is possible; some trips will still need a ride. Parks are close — 10 mapped parks in that radius. Transit is dense (50 stops or stations).
6 cafes and 14 restaurants make this one of the busier food pockets in the Austin set.
Counts from OpenStreetMap, 800 m. Not a Walk Score license. Groceries here beat 2 of 19 other areas in this city set.
Population
2,113
Median age
39.8
Median income
$103K
Renters
32%
Bachelor+
52%
Violent / 1k
8.5
Property / 1k
38.3
ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024) · 1 census tract · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM 2026-08-31
Family streets
Crime is APD Part I reports per 1,000 ACS residents — not a judgment of who lives here. Home and rent figures are ACS medians, not live MLS. Read the method.
On the ground
What it is like to live here, beyond the scores.
Govalle is further east, still in the city, with more yard and fewer bars than East Cesar Chavez. It is the value contrast people mean when they say they want East Austin without the music-strip tax. Houses are smaller-city in scale; downtown is a ride, not a walk.
Amenities are thinner — you will drive to the grocery that Hyde Park walks to. The trade is space and a slower night. Weight cost high and walk low. This is not a consolation prize; it is a different product.
Compiled from Zillow neighborhood guides, 5280 Magazine, Chicago and San Francisco resident guides, Mpls With Love, Eastside LA reporting, and local coverage, 2025–2026. Editorial — not part of the fit score.
Common questions
Answers from the same ACS, crime, and OSM figures on this page.
Is Govalle safe?
On this map Govalle has a higher Part I rate than most Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas in the set (safety 26 vs city 50). APD logged 8.5 violent and 38.3 property incidents per 1,000 ACS residents — 46.8 combined. Rates mix residents and visitors. They are not a judgment of who lives here.
What is rent in Govalle?
ACS median rent is $1,650. Median home value is $641,200. About 32% of households rent. These are survey medians, not this week's listings.
Is Govalle walkable?
Walk scores 16 here vs 18 for the Austin set — you will likely drive or ride for daily errands. OpenStreetMap counts within 800 meters: 3 groceries, 6 cafes, 50 transit stops, 10 parks.
Is Govalle good for families?
The scores lean family-friendly relative to this city set. Nearby school rating is 5.9 / 10. Median age is 39.8.
How long is the commute from Govalle?
Typical weekday minutes to Downtown: 22. Not live traffic. Open the neighborhood page for the other job centers in Austin.
How many people live in Govalle?
About 2,113 residents, median income $103K, 52% with a bachelor's or higher. ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024) · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM.
What neighborhoods are next to Govalle?
Closest on this map: East Cesar Chavez, Central East Austin, South River City. Compare Govalle vs East Cesar Chavez if you are deciding between two official planning areas.
Next door
Adjacent on the planning area map, ranked with your weights.
Govalle vs East Cesar ChavezGovalle vs Central East AustinGovalle vs South River City
43fit
Bouldin Creek
$2K median rent
West of South Congress: cottages, food trailers, and the SoCo strip on the doorstep.
NightlifeWalk 28Safety 21
43fit
Central East Austin
$2K median rent
East of I-35, north of Cesar Chavez. Rapid change, strong food, mixed housing, and a walk to downtown.
NightlifeWalk 29Safety 58
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South River City
$2K median rent
Travis Heights oaks on the east side of Congress. Porches, hills, and a walk to the lake.
WaterfrontFamily streetsWalk 9Safety 32
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East Cesar Chavez
$3K median rent
East of the highway, still close enough to walk downtown. Music, murals, and a nightlife score that is not subtle.
NightlifeWalk 20Safety 16