AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOODS

NORTHWEST HILLS

Welcome to Northwest Hills: For Space, Views, and That Peaceful, Tucked Away Feel

People choose Northwest Hills because it delivers something Austin cannot always promise, room to breathe without giving up convenience. From the moment you turn onto its winding, tree-canopied streets, there is a sense of calm. Homes are perched to capture Hill Country breezes and big-sky sunsets, and the sound of cicadas and rustling oaks replaces the noise of traffic. On weekends, neighbors head to Bull Creek for a hike or Mount Bonnell for the view, then gather for an impromptu barbecue or dinner out on Burnet Road. It is a neighborhood that lets you step back from the pace of the city while keeping it close.

Homes

A mix of mid-century ranches, thoughtfully updated contemporaries, and custom estates designed to showcase the views. Many sit on oversized lots with terraced yards, outdoor kitchens, and decks perfect for starlit dinners.

Median Home Price in 2025: 1.1M

Why people love it

“We open our windows to Hill Country breezes, watch deer wander through the yard, and still make it downtown in 15 minutes.” Cailer P.

Jacquelyn’s Favorite Spot

Dell Jewish Community Center (Dell JCC). Jacquelyn loves starting her day with a doubles match on the tennis courts, grabbing an iced latte from the coffee bar, and then cooling off with a swim in the resort-style pool. When she is in the mood for Mediterranean flavors, she heads to Yamas Greek Restaurant for a fresh, vibrant meal in a warm, welcoming space.

Johnathan’s Favorite Spot

Chinatown North. The food is amazing and it’s such a fun atmosphere. I have been going there for as long as I can remember and it always brings back found memories.

Lifestyle Highlights

What Northwest Hills lacks in pocket parks and playscapes, it makes up for in verdant protected areas, like Bull Creek, where Austinites like to cool off in the summers, and Bright Leaf Preserve, a little-known gem that offers monthly guided hikes.

One of Austin’s must-see natural landmarks is Mount Bonnell, a 775-foot-high outcrop that looms above Lake Austin. Though it requires a little effort to scale (there are both steps and a sloped trail), the jaw-dropping views are worth it, particularly if you time your visit to watch one of the sherbet-hued Texas sunsets.

Though you’re away from the action of downtown, there are plenty of neighborhood-sustaining businesses, largely along Far West Boulevard, a main artery. You’ll find plenty of good dining dining gems like Bartlett’s, Barley Swine, and Chez Zee.

Schools

Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle, Anderson High; private: Austin Jewish Academy, St. Andrew’s, Magellan International

Sections such as Cat Mountain, Edwards Mountain, and Westover Hills are often more broadly described as Northwest Hills. Schools may vary in these areas, ask our team for details.