Crestview, Austin, Texas facts for kids

Crestview, Austin, Texas is a friendly neighborhood located in the northern part of Austin. Austin is a big city in the U.S. state of Texas. Crestview is known for its quiet streets and community feel.

This neighborhood was built a long time ago, in the 1950s and early 1960s. It was created by a developer named A.B. Beddow on what used to be an old dairy farm. Crestview is surrounded by other neighborhoods like Wooten to the north and Brentwood to the south.

Crestview has some famous local spots. For example, Top Notch Burgers opened in 1971 and is still popular today. There's also a huge, colorful mosaic called the Wall of Welcome. It's about 120 feet (37 meters) long! The neighborhood mostly has homes, like single-family bungalows and ranch homes.

A cool feature is the Crestview Station. This is a train station for Austin's Capital MetroRail system. It opened in 2010 and helps people travel around the city. Because of the station, a new area called Midtown Commons was built with different types of buildings.

Who Lives in Crestview?

This section tells us about the people living in Crestview.

• The average age of people in Crestview is about 35.7 years old.
• The average family income is over $54,000 each year.
• About 46% of adults in Crestview are married.
• Around 30% are single.

Homes in Crestview

Homes in Crestview are quite popular!

• In recent years, more homes have been sold here.
• It's a busy market, meaning homes sell quickly.
• Most homes are bought with regular bank loans.
• The prices for single-family homes usually range from $240,000 to $290,000. Some larger homes can cost over $600,000.

Schools in Crestview

Crestview is part of the Austin Independent School District. This means students here go to public schools managed by the district.

Public Schools in the Area

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