Austin/Compare
South River City vs Zilker
South River City and Zilker are official planning areas in Austin. Zilker leads safety (74 vs 32). South River City leads walk. South River City has the lower ACS median rent ($1,894).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · APD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | South River City | Zilker |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 32 | 74 |
| Schools | 77 | 93 |
| Walk | 9 | 9 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 7 | 15 |
| Median rent | $1,894 | $2,175 |
| Median home | $1,118,895 | $1,006,854 |
| Population | 5,140 | 10,882 |
| Commute to Downtown | 17 min | 17 min |
| Commute to UT campus | 24 min | 22 min |
| Commute to The Domain | 39 min | 35 min |
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
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.