Austin/Compare
South Lamar vs Zilker
South Lamar and Zilker are official planning areas in Austin. Zilker leads safety (74 vs 42). 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 | Zilker |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 42 | 74 |
| Schools | 37 | 93 |
| Walk | 11 | 9 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 6 | 15 |
| Median rent | $1,686 | $2,175 |
| Median home | $562,634 | $1,006,854 |
| Population | 7,635 | 10,882 |
| Commute to Downtown | 21 min | 17 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 27 min | 22 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 40 min | 35 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
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.