Highland is the 22nd most walkable neighborhood in Austin with 4,057 residents.
Highland has good public transportation and is very bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: St. Johns, North Loop, Crestview, Brentwood, Georgian Acres, Hyde Park and Triangle State.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Highland Austin.
Highland is the 22nd most walkable neighborhood in Austin with a Walk Score of 66.
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Compare Highland to other Austin neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | South River City | 67 | 51 | 80 |
| 21 | Govalle | 67 | 46 | 83 |
| 22 | Highland | 66 | 53 | 85 |
| 23 | Rosewood | 66 | 49 | 85 |
| 24 | Wooten | 65 | 50 | 67 |
There are about 82 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Highland.
People in Highland can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Many nearby public transportation options. Find Highland Austin apartments for rent near public transit.
Highland has good public transportation and about 9 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Highland on public transit.
Biking is convenient for most trips.
Highland has less personal crime and less property crime per person than the Austin average.
Highland Crime Rate
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