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Hyde Park vs Zilker
Hyde Park and Zilker are official planning areas in Austin. Hyde Park leads safety (84 vs 74). Hyde Park leads walk. Hyde Park has the lower ACS median rent ($1,681).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Hyde Park | Zilker |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 84 | 74 |
| Schools | 80 | 93 |
| Walk | 9 | 9 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 0 | 15 |
| Median rent | $1,681 | $2,175 |
| Median home | $949,700 | $1,006,854 |
| Population | 2,865 | 10,882 |
| Commute to Downtown | 15 min | 17 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 10 min | 22 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 17 min | 35 min |
Hyde Park
Streetcar bungalows, porches, and a grocery you can walk to. The classic first stop for people who want central without downtown noise.
$1,681 median rent · safety 84 · walk 9
Zilker
Park first, houses second. Barton Springs and the trail set the pace; prices follow the shade.
$2,175 median rent · safety 74 · walk 9
Scores are relative among official Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.