Brentwood, Austin, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brentwood
Neighborhood
Arroyo Seco
Country	United States
State	Texas
City	Austin
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes	78756, 78757
Area code(s)	512, 737

Brentwood is a friendly neighborhood located in the heart of Austin, Texas. It's known for its tree-lined streets and welcoming community.

This area is bordered by Burnet Road and Allandale to the west. To the east, you'll find North Lamar Boulevard and North Loop. On the south side, it meets 45th Street and Rosedale. To the north, it's next to Justin Lane and Crestview. A pretty street called Arroyo Seco runs through the middle, following a creek with the same name.

Brentwood was once a big cotton farm! In the late 1940s, the city of Austin took over the land. Soon after, Brentwood Elementary School was built and opened in the early 1950s. Brentwood Park also opened that same year. Many homes here are in the bungalow style. These houses usually have one or one-and-a-half stories. They often have a low, slanted roof and a wide, horizontal shape. Many of these bungalows had two or three bedrooms. They were popular with soldiers returning from World War II who wanted to start families.

Who Lives in Brentwood?

According to a 2000 study, most people living in Brentwood are adults (over 18). Homes here usually have one or two people living in them. Many residents are young adults, aged 25 to 44 years old. About half of the homes are lived in by just one person.

Brentwood is a diverse place! Most residents are White. However, there are also many Hispanic American or Latino people. Smaller groups of Asian and Black or African American residents also live here.

Many adults in Brentwood have gone to college. Some are even studying for advanced degrees. Most residents work within Travis County, where Austin is located. Their average drive to work is about 17 minutes. Some people carpool, and a few use public transportation. In 2000, there were over 4,275 homes in Brentwood. Most of these were single-family houses. You can also find modern apartment buildings and condos along the main roads. Many young professionals and students from the University of Texas live in these.

Fun Things to Do in Brentwood

Brentwood has a wide, green area in the middle called Arroyo Seco. It's filled with many large trees that were planted in 1993. A popular local attraction is the 120-foot (37 m) mosaic Wall of Welcome. This amazing art piece was finished in March 2008.

Brentwood Park is a great place to play! It's over 9 acres (3.6 ha) big and has tennis courts, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds. There's also a fun playscape for younger kids. While only a small part of Brentwood is public open space, there are plans for a new neighborhood dog park.

Brentwood is also known for its old-fashioned bars and hamburger restaurants. Some of these places have been around since the 1930s! Threadgill's was a famous spot. The singer Janis Joplin used to visit it when she was a student at the University of Texas in the 1960s.

Local traditions include yearly events organized by Violet Crown Community Works. This group helped raise money for the Wall of Welcome. Another fun tradition is the annual holiday decoration of the canal along Arroyo Seco with luminarias.

Learning in Brentwood

Public Schools

Brentwood is part of the Austin Independent School District. Students in the neighborhood attend these public schools:

• Brentwood Elementary School
• Lamar Middle School
• McCallum High School

Private Schools

There are also several private schools in or near the Brentwood area:

• Austin Classical School
• Redeemer Lutheran School
• Brentwood Christian School
• Petite Ecole Internationale
• The Oakmont School
• CS Lewis Hall
• Northwest Montessori House of Children
• Paragon Preparatory
• Shoreline Christian School