Travis Heights Neighborhood Guide
Welcome to eclectic Travis Heights
Bordered by South Congress, Travis Heights is a diverse, laid-back neighborhood in touch with the “Keep Austin Weird” vibe. Quirky shops, trendy restaurants and hip stores make Travis Heights the best neighborhood for those keen on weekend people-watching.
About Travis Heights
Some consider Travis Heights one of the best values in Austin. Amazing proximity to downtown, SoCo and ladybird lake, you are in the heart of it all while still being tucked away in a cozy neighborhood.
Commute Times
Travis Heights to the Airport - 10 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Travis Heights to Downtown 7 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Boundaries
East to West: I35 to South Congress
North to South: Riverside Dr to OE Oltorf St
Things to Do in Travis Heights
Lady Bird Lake Trail
With a trafficked, pedestrian crosswalk across Riverside Dr, you can easily hop on this approximately 10 mile loop around Lake Austin.
SoHo House
An exclusive space for creatives who want to see and be seen.
Equinox
Get your sweat, but make sure you look good doing it as this is a trendy gym for the affluent.
Torchys Tacos
Come and get the best queso along with some pretty darn good tacos.
Home Slice Pizza
Dine-in or get pizza by the slice into the late hours.
Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
Amazing park for little kids or for those wannabe tennis pros amongst us. Little Stacy is such a great place to go for a stroll with your dogs or kids. There are two newly renovated tennis courts, basketball court, playground and swimming pool. It runs along Blunn Creek that feeds into Lake Austin.
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Are Schools in Travis Heights Good?
Travis Heights is zoned to the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). This is the main school district that serves the greater Austin area with 116 schools and more than 74,000 students.
Quick Stats for AISD
Average ACT Score: 23.1 (State: 20.2)
Average SAT Score: 1058 (State: 1019)
Graduation Rate: 94.4% (State: 90.3%)
Children living in the Travis Heights neighborhood will attend the following schools:
Elementary - Travis Heights Elementary
Middle - Lively Middle School
High School - Travis High School
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The public schools in Travis Heights are rated B+ by Niche.
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The Travis Heights Lifestyle
In this video, we take a drive through the various points-of-interest within Travis Heights (zip code: 78704), a south central neighborhood in Austin, TX. Join connoisseur of all things, Joe James Camarillo, and Equinox trainer/NYC transplant, Catherine Vivanco-Opazo, as they share their insights into what makes Travis Heights such a great place to live, work and play.
Sitting just south of downtown across Lady Bird Lake and encompassing South Congress, Travis Heights is ideal for anyone looking to experience everything downtown has to offer without having to live in a high-highrise. South Congress aka SoCo is lively on the weekends and early evenings, home to vintage shops and new hot spots such as Equinox and the SoHo House. Catch a scooter and explore the 9 mile loop around Lady Bird Lake or rent a kayak and get up close and personal with her. Young families and dog-loving owners will equally enjoy the neighborhood parks and walkability the 78704 offers.
You’ll Love Living in Travis Heights
The weekend strolls down South Congress when friends and family visit. Walk downtown or to Rainey St via the Lake Bird Lake trail and take a scooter or ride-share back home. Catch the bats under the South Congress Street bridge at dusk in the summer months.
Homes in Travis Heights
You will find mostly single family residential properties in Travis Heights consisting of 1950s bungalows and modern tear-down and rebuilds. However, over the next 20 years there will be an abundance of new development on the south side of town lake (north boundary of Travis Heights) as the South Central Waterfront Initiative takes hold.