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Northwest Austin Community Guide
Residents of Northwest Austin get to enjoy the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, great schools, abundant parks, and excellent shopping. The area runs north along highway 183 and west along RR 2222 through the beautiful Texas Hill Country, with much of the land surrounded by lush green trees, wild grasses, and native wildflowers.

Nearby freeways provide easy access to downtown and the greater Austin area, as well as historic Georgetown, scenic Lake Travis, and Hill Country Wineries along the Texas Wine Trail. From the prestigious Cat Mountain neighborhood to amenity-filled Steiner Ranch and family-friendly Cedar Park, Northwest Austin has something for everyone.

Northwest Austin Real Estate
Austin's growth is especially evident in the northwestern part of the city, where many new homes are being built to complement the region's established communities.

Northwest Austin includes zip codes 78731, 78750, 78759, 78730, 78732, and 78726, as well as neighboring cities such as Cedar Park and Round Rock. While most of Northwest Austin falls within Travis County, parts of the city (north of Anderson Mill Road and McNeil drive) are within the boundaries of adjacent Williamson County.

Popular places to live in Northwest Austin include Avery Ranch, Behrens Ranch, Canyon Creek, Cat Mountain, Cedar Park, Courtyard, Estates of Brentwood, Glenlake, Great Hills, Grandview Hills, Highland Hills, Hunters Chase, Jester Estates, Laurel Canyon, Long Canyon, Northwest Hills, Park at Spicewood Springs, River Place, Round Rock, Scofield Farms, Spicewood at Bull Creek, Spicewood Vista, Steiner Ranch, Twin Creeks, Vista Ridge, Westminster Glen, Whitney Oaks

Northwest Austin Demographics
More than 100 thousand people call northwest Austin home. The average resident age is just over 35 years old, and home values range from the $100s to well over $1 million.

Northwest Austin Restaurants
Food lovers in Northwest Austin will find many well-known restaurants along the 183 and 35 corridors that run downtown, as well as at many neighborhood establishments throughout the area.

A number of Austin-founded shops offer a northwest location, including the round-the-clock breakfast favorite, Kerbey Lane Café; Tex-Mex hangout Chuy's; and Alamo Drafthouse, a combination of theater and restaurant where customers can order food and drinks from wait staff while catching their favorite new movie or cult classic on screen.

For residents in search of an excellent local restaurant and brewery, North by Northwest offers great food, live music, and even Beer and Chocolate classes. Located behind Gateway Plaza on Capital of Texas Highway, NXNW is easily accessible from Parmer Lane, 360, or 183.

At the corner of 2222 and 360, many Northwest Austin residents enjoy Texas BBQ at County Line. The restaurant offers live music on Fridays and Saturdays, plus an incredible 20-mile view of Austin Hill Country.

Italian food lovers in Northwest Austin swear by family-owned Saccone's for pizza or Reale's for pasta and calzone. For margaritas and Tex-Mex, residents enjoy Jardin Corona or Los Reyes on South Bell Boulevard in Cedar Park.

Shopping in Northwest Austin
Northwest Austin offers some of the best shopping options in the city. The newly constructed Domain shopping center offers 700,000 square feet of luxury fashion and restaurant space. It includes an upscale Main Street center with high-end retailers such as Barneys CO-OP, Tiffany & Co., Macy's, the city's first Neiman Marcus, and restaurants like Daily Grill, Jasper's, and McCormick & Schmick's.

The nearby Arboretum at Great Hills includes popular retailers such as Pottery Barn, Janie and Jack, Mimi Maternity, Sharper Image, Restoration Hardware, Coldwater Creek, Express, and Gap.

At the intersection of US183 and RR 620, Northwest Austin residents can shop at the larger Lakeline Mall and Plaza, anchored by Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, and Sears department stores, and featuring retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Barnes & Noble, Bath and Body Works, Best Buy, Carters, Gymboree, Hollister Co., Motherhood Maternity, Old Navy, Toys R Us, and World Market.

Golf, Parks, and Outdoor Activities in Northwest Austin
Northwest Austin residents can enjoy numerous parks, golf courses, and outdoor activities to suit any taste.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy picnicking at Mount Bonnell, the highest point in the city of Austin, which offers sweeping views of Austin Hill Country and Lake Austin.

The Bull Creek Greenbelt and Bull Creek Preserve, both off Loop 360, offer miles of trails that follow the creek and cut through and beautiful woodlands and hills.

At Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Northwest Austin residents can picnic, camp, hike, swim, boat, or relax on the beach of Lake Austin. Accessible from RR 2222, the park offers more than 1,100 acres of Hill Country woodlands along the shore of Lake Austin.

Further north, residents can also visit the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge offers 5 miles of foot trails, where Austinites can enjoy the natural Hill Country scenery and wildlife, including two endangered species of birds and a variety of native plants and animals.

Golfers in Northwest Austin can play variety of private clubs suited for any level. These include the Great Hills Country Club, near the intersection of 183 and 360; Balcones Country Club, off 183 and Anderson Mill Road; and Twin Creeks Country Club, accessible from Anderson Mill Road or Volente Road. Additional private courses near Lake Austin include River Place Golf Course, off River Place Boulevard from RR 2222; and of course, the University of Texas Golf Club in Steiner Ranch.

Northwest Austin residents can also enjoy the Avery Ranch Golf Club, a championship public course accessible from Parmer Lane or Avery Ranch Boulevard. The course was recently rated the #1 "Best Overall Course" in Austin by Avid Golfer Magazine.

Sports enthusiasts who prefer to watch a game can head downtown for sports at UT or visit the Dell Diamond to watch the area's own Minor League Baseball team, the Round Rock Express.

Major Employers in Northwest Austin
Home to some of Austin’s largest employers, many residents choose Northwest Austin to shorten their commute and improve their overall quality of life.

Some of Northwest Austin's major employers include Austin Independent School District and Leander Independent School District, 3M, and Dell, as well as a variety of other companies along US 183, RR 2222, MO-Pac Expressway, Research Boulevard, and Parmer Lane.

Places of Worship
Places of worship in Northwest Austin include Asbury United Methodist Church, Bridgeway Community Church, Covenant United Methodist Church, Grace Covenant Church, Great Hills Baptist Church, Hallmark Baptist Church, Hope Presbyterian Church, Imani Community Church, Milwood Baptist Church, Oak Grove Church, Saint John the Forerunner Orthodox Church, Saint Luke's Church, and Saint Theresa Catholic Church.

With suburban neighborhoods, luxury condos, and hilltop estates, as well as some of the best shopping, parks, and schools around, it's easy to find the perfect home in Northwest Austin.