Westgate, Austin, Texas facts for kids
Westgate is a cool neighborhood in Austin, Texas. It's located southwest of the city's main downtown area. This area is part of ZIP code 78745.
Where is Westgate?
Westgate has clear borders that help you know where it is. To the north, it's next to Ben White Boulevard. This area also borders the South Lamar and Barton Hills neighborhoods.
To the east, you'll find Manchaca Road and the South Manchaca neighborhood. Stassney Lane and Garrison Park are to the south. On the west side, West Gate Boulevard and the city of Sunset Valley mark the boundary.
How Westgate Grew
Westgate started to grow a lot in the 1950s and 1960s. During this time, many single-family homes were built. This made Westgate a place where many families lived.
Later, in the late 1990s, a big shopping area was built. This was the Westgate Shopping Center. It's located where Ben White Boulevard, Lamar Boulevard, and the Capital of Texas Highway meet.
People of Westgate
In 2009, about 4,590 people lived in Westgate. This information comes from the U.S. Census Bureau. The neighborhood covers about 1.468 square miles.
This means there are about 3,127 people living in each square mile. This is a little more crowded than the average for all of Austin. Westgate is a diverse place. About 55% of the people are white, and about 35% are Hispanic or Latino. Around 5% are Black, and 5% are from other backgrounds.
Schools in Westgate
Students in Westgate go to schools in the Austin Independent School District. Here are the schools that serve the area:
- Sunset Valley Elementary School or Joslin Elementary School
- Covington Middle School
- Crockett High School
