The West Congress Neighborhood

Austin, Texas

From World War II, soldiers coming home to Austin, Texas, found themselves seeking new neighborhoods they could claim as their own and settle down and raise a family. The West Congress neighborhood can be located among these communities, with its family-friendly, urban/suburban mixed feel and ample restaurants, bars, and nightlife mingling with made-over quaint cottages from a time gone by. Ideally situated, West Congress Is a history-filled neighborhood that is both present and a trip back in time.

The Homes of West Congress

Major construction on West Congress stretched through the 1940s, highlighting the cottage-like architecture that can be found without. A variety of facings in every material and candy color give West Congress a kitschy modern freshness. Square footage ranges from a petite 700 to 2,000 with two bedrooms and one bathroom to four bedrooms and three bathrooms. 

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. West Congress residents can confidently trust their children’s education to nearby schools, including St. Elmo Elementary, Bedicheck Middle School, and Travis High School.