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South Lamar vs South River City
South Lamar and South River City are official planning areas in Austin. South Lamar leads safety (42 vs 32). South Lamar leads walk. South Lamar has the lower ACS median rent ($1,686).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | South Lamar | South River City |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 42 | 32 |
| Schools | 37 | 77 |
| Walk | 11 | 9 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 6 | 7 |
| Median rent | $1,686 | $1,894 |
| Median home | $562,634 | $1,118,895 |
| Population | 7,635 | 5,140 |
| Commute to Downtown | 21 min | 17 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 27 min | 24 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 40 min | 39 min |
South Lamar
The corridor south of the river: retail, apartments, and a faster pulse than Barton Hills.
$1,686 median rent · safety 42 · walk 11
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.