The North University Neighborhood

Austin, Texas

Also known as North Campus, the North University neighborhood in Austin, Texas, located ideally north of the University of Texas in Austin, is home to a large population of University students and professors. Close to Hyde Park and centered around Dean Keaton Street, the neighborhood is quiet for a college community, diverse, and lushly tree-lined. Waller Creek winds its way through the area, which boasts farmer’s markets, as well as several parks and green spaces. This bike-friendly community is the preferred home to UT graduate students who want to concentrate on learning as much as they desire an active nightlife and social scene, where hip-hop dance parties can be regularly found. The community is easily walkable, a rarity in Austin, with most residents, who can commute by foot in one to twenty minutes to UT, or as quickly as six minutes by bike.

The Homes of North University

Primarily established and constructed starting in 1960 and continuing till today, the variety of architectural styles makes for a pleasant distraction in North University. Condos built between the 70s and 80s make up a large portion of the housing for the student population. Square footage ranges from 800 to 4,500, with one-bedroom studios up to five-bedroom and four-bathroom homes.

Restaurants, Arts & Entertainment

Ah, Austin, Texas- where weird is celebrated, and uniqueness is a prerequisite. There is a reason people are flocking to Austin in droves. Every neighborhood and its residents will tell you their community is the most Austin. No matter what kind of human you are, you will find a place to call home in Austin. So feel alright, alright, alright at Top Notch Hamburgers while you feast on that Number #3 Top Pick. Have some fun at Emerald Tavern Games & Café during family game night. Squeeze into your favorite booth at Conan’s Pizza. Thank the universe for locally sourced ingredients at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, or take a trip to the original Kerbey Lane Café. Take a trip to Austin’s prized Zilker Park. Ride the train, take a swim in Barton Spring’s Pool, or take in a night of outdoor theatre on the Zilker Hillside. Join your friends for a night on 6^th Street, or visit one of the numerous museums. The possibilities are endless in the heart of Texas.

Childhood Education – Austin Independent School District

All are welcome- First established in 1881, equity, diversity, and collective responsibility are the driving forces behind Austin Independent School District. Over 74,000 students make up one hundred and twenty-five separate school systems, partnering with local Universities, non-profits, and innovative businesses to create an award-winning curriculum that is reinventing modern urban public education. North University residents can confidently trust their children’s education to nearby schools, including Bryker Woods Elementary, Keating Middle School, and McCallum High School.