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Govalle vs South River City
Govalle and South River City are official planning areas in Austin. South River City leads safety (32 vs 26). Govalle 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 | Govalle | South River City |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 26 | 32 |
| Schools | 3 | 77 |
| Walk | 16 | 9 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 5 | 7 |
| Median rent | $1,650 | $1,894 |
| Median home | $641,200 | $1,118,895 |
| Population | 2,113 | 5,140 |
| Commute to Downtown | 22 min | 17 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 26 min | 24 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 40 min | 39 min |
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
South River City
Travis Heights oaks on the east side of Congress. Porches, hills, and a walk to the lake.
$1,894 median rent · safety 32 · walk 9
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.