Farther south/southwest, but still within the City of Austin

Developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s

Has the look & feel of a master-planned community, and the HOA cares for landscaping on the streets

With light traffic, only 15 minutes from downtown, making it one of the suburban areas closest to the city with sought-after schools

Can be a challenging commute for residents whose employer is in the North

Great amenities with three pools, including a 50-meter saltwater lap pool and a waterpark-style pool

Meridian and Grey Rock are right across the highway

Team Favorites: Torchy’s, Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, Summermoon Coffee, a fantastic HEB, and several restaurants

The Veloway, a closed 3-mile paved path for bicycles, Slaughter Creek trail, and bicycle paths on every street draw cycling enthusiasts to the area

Lady Bird Johson Wild flower center provides wonderful outsdoor activies year around

Award-winning Kiker Elementary and Bowie High School draw residents to the area