Chestnut is the 10th most walkable neighborhood in Austin with 1,860 residents.
Chestnut has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.
Nearby neighborhoods: Rosewood, Central East Austin, Upper Boggy Creek, University of Texas-Austin, Hancock, Govalle and Holly.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Chestnut Austin.
Chestnut is the 10th most walkable neighborhood in Austin with a Walk Score of 78.
Find apartments in Austin's most walkable neighborhoods: West Campus, University of Texas-Austin and North University.
Compare Chestnut to other Austin neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Hancock | 79 | 60 | 90 |
| 9 | Hyde Park | 78 | 56 | 94 |
| 10 | Chestnut | 78 | 53 | 90 |
| 11 | Zilker | 75 | 47 | 82 |
| 12 | Upper Boggy Creek | 73 | 54 | 85 |
There are about 26 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Chestnut.
People in Chestnut can walk to an average of 3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
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