Galindo, Austin, Texas facts for kids
Galindo is a friendly neighborhood located in the city of Austin, Texas. It's in the southern part of Austin, specifically in the 78704 ZIP code area.
Galindo is surrounded by other areas. To the south, you'll find Ben White Boulevard and the South Manchaca neighborhood. To the east are Dawson and South First Street. Oltorf Road and Bouldin Creek are to the north. To the west is the South Lamar neighborhood.
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Life in Galindo
Galindo is mostly a place where people live. Most of the houses were built in the 1950s and 1960s. You'll see homes in styles like ranch or bungalow. Some new houses have also been built recently.
South Austin Park and Recreation Center
A very important spot in Galindo is the South Austin Park and Recreation Center. This park is 11 acres big! It's located in the northwest part of the neighborhood. The park was built in 1974. It has the South Austin Tennis Center. This is the only city-owned tennis center south of the Colorado River.
Who Lives in Galindo?
In 2009, about 3,898 people lived in Galindo. This information comes from the U.S. Census Bureau. The neighborhood covers about 0.788 square miles. This means there are about 4,949 people per square mile. This is almost double the average for all of Austin.
Most people in Galindo are Hispanic/Latino (55%). About 35% are white. Around 7% are black, and 3% are from other groups. In 2009, the average household income in Galindo was $37,801. This was less than Austin's average of $50,132.
Schools in Galindo
Students in Galindo attend schools in the Austin Independent School District.
- Galindo Elementary School or Dawson Elementary School
- Fulmore Middle School
- Travis High School
