Here Are The 7 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Austin

For the most part, Austin is a beautiful, peaceful place to live. It’s a growing city that’s changed a lot in the last several years, and with growth comes some challenges. Austin’s violent crime rate is only slightly higher than the national average. However, the property crime rate is significantly higher. Living in Austin isn't all bad, there are definitely some neighborhoods that are safer than others. These seven neighborhoods around Austin are some of the safest and most peaceful, based on crime data from the FBI identifying the safest places in Texas.

1. Barton Hills

The beautiful community of Barton Hills is nestled right up to the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The greenbelt offers hiking, cycling, swimming, and tubing. The crime rate in Barton Hills is 39 percent lower than the national average, and residents have a 1 in 56 chance of being the victim of any type of crime.

2. Windsor Road

The Windsor Road neighborhood is known for its shady, tree-lined streets and diverse, older architecture. Here, residents have a 1-in-56 chance of being the victim of a crime.

3. Crestview

Residents in Crestview enjoy a safe neighborhood and a real feeling of community. It's one of those places where you can run down to the local Crestview deli and chat with the owner. The crime rate here is 39 percent lower than the national average.

4. Zilker

Zilker park is a jewel in the crown of this pretty neighborhood, and its residents also enjoy a lower-than-average crime rate. Just 4.97 crimes per 100,000 people occur in Zilker daily.

5. Hancock

Hancock is the overall fifth-ranked neighborhood in Austin, and a lot of that has to do with its low crime rate. The neighborhood offers some great shopping and is a quiet little space that's still close to the city.

6. Dawson

Dawson is a very community-centered neighborhood (Here's a pic of its Community Garden). The crime rate here is 35 percent lower than the national average, and this neighborhood is 82 percent safer than all other places in Texas.

7. North Shoal Creek

Living in the North Shoal Creek neighborhood means that you experience 60 percent fewer total crimes than Austin in general. The community's police and fire department (pictured here) are doing a stellar job to keep residents safe!

Overall living in Austin is a wonderful experience. And these are just a few of the many vibrant, wonderful communities in the Austin area. Do you live in one of the seven safest places to live in Austin? If not, does your neighborhood belong on this list? If so, tell us about it, because communities like these are what make life in Austin great!

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