When you see Texas depicted on TV, you see vast open spaces where you can see for miles. Though that is a lot of Texas, Austin is an exception. Located at the entrance to the hill country, Texas’ rolling hills, Austin’s west and northwest sides do have some change in elevation. These hills aren’t mountains, but they give enough change in topography to not be able to see for miles and miles. This area does tend to attract someone who is used to a more changing landscaping versus flat suburbs. Some never venture to this part of town, so they don’t know these hills exist. If you’re looking to live in Austin, but want to live in the hills, here is a list of the hilly neighborhoods in Austin.
Hilly Neighborhoods in Austin Mapped
For a visual representation of where the hilly neighborhoods in Austin are located, check out our map. The map is interactive, so use it to explore the area.
Where are the Hilly Neighborhoods in Austin Located?
All of the change in topography in the Austin area will be west of MoPac and north of the river. This is where the hill country starts. You’ll see patches of hills at first mixed with flatter land. Then you’ll start to see some steeper hills as you go north. Not all of the west and northwest sides of town are hilly and there are varying degrees of hilly depending on the neighborhood.
Areas Just Outside of Austin that are Hilly
If you aren’t looking to live in the city of Austin, there are areas just outside of Austin that are also hilly. You’ll find those on the west side of town as well. We will profile the two neighborhoods in Leander, Crystal Falls and Travisso, that do have some rolling hills. You can also look into Lago Vista and Jonestown out 1431, which also has some change in topography. We won’t profile them here, but hills in Lago Vista and Jonestown are virtually everywhere, so if you look in those two cities, that would be a safe bet.
Austin Neighborhoods with Hills
Below we’ll list out the Austin neighborhoods with hills. This list will focus more on the neighborhoods that are hilly. Not the neighborhoods located at the top of a hill where you climb to get there, but the neighborhood is essentially flat. We’ve listed them in alphabetical order and included price, size and school info for each. You’ll also find a map and a link where you can check out its neighborhood guide for more info.
Cat Mountain
- Zip Code: 78731
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 7.6 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 26 minutes, 19 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Highland Park or Doss, Lamar or Murchison, Anderson or McCallum
- Average Price: $1,486,840
- Median Price: $1,275,000
- Price Range: Mid $700k’s – $5MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 2,966
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cat Mountain Neighborhood Guide.
Cat Mountain Neighborhood Map
Cat Mountain Homes for Sale
Great Hills
- Zip Code: 78750 & 78759
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 12 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 18 miles
- School District: Austin ISD and Round Rock ISD
- Austin ISD Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Hill, Murchison, Anderson
- Round Rock ISD Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Kathy Caraway or Laurel Mountain, Canyon Vista, Westwood
- Average Price: $1,112,043
- Median Price: $1,114,296
- Price Range: Mid $600k’s – $1.75MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 2,764
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Great Hills Neighborhood Guide.
Great Hills Neighborhood Map
Great Hills Homes for Sale
Jester Estates
- Zip Code: 78750
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 11 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 20 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Hill, Murchison, Anderson
- Average Price: $1,087,053
- Median Price: $1,100,000
- Price Range: Mid $800k’s – $1.5MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 2,839
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Jester Estates Neighborhood Guide.
Jester Estates Neighborhood Map
Jester Estates Homes for Sale
Mount Bonnell Shores
- Zip Code: 78731
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 10 minutes, 5 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 32 minutes, 26 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Highland Park, Lamar, McCallum
- Average Price: $2,083,750
- Median Price: $2,083,750
- Price Range: $1.5MM’s – $2.6MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,229
Mount Bonnell Shores Neighborhood Map
Mount Bonnell Shores Homes for Sale
Northwest Hills
- Zip Code: 78731
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 12 minutes, 7 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 18 miles
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Doss, Murchison, Anderson
- Average Price: $1,602,180
- Median Price: $1,564,500
- Price Range: Mid $700k’s – $3.7MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 3,044
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Northwest Hills Neighborhood Guide.
Northwest Hills Neighborhood Map
Northwest Hills Homes for Sale
River Place
- Zip Code: 78730
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 15 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 32 minutes, 25 miles
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: River Place, Four Points, Vandegrift
- Average Price: $1,436,791
- Median Price: $1,363,250
- Price Range: Low $600k’s – $4.2MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,699
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our River Place Neighborhood Guide.
River Place Neighborhood Map
River Place Homes for Sale
Steiner Ranch
- Zip Code: 78732
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 18 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 28 miles
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Laura Bush, Steiner Ranch, or River Ridge, Canyon Ridge, Vandegrift
- Average Price: $1,028,236
- Median Price: $900,000
- Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.7MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 3,189
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Map
Steiner Ranch Homes for Sale
Summit at West Rim on Mount Larson
- Zip Code: 78746
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 7 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 17 miles
- School District: Eanes ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Eanes, Hill Country, Westlake
- Average Price: $7,732,000
- Median Price: $7,732,000
- Price Range: $3MM’s – $12MM’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 5/7
- Average SqFt: 6,720
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Summit at West Rim on Mount Larson Neighborhood Guide.
Summit at West Rim on Mount Larson Neighborhood Map
Summit at West Rim on Mount Larson Homes for Sale
Westminster Glen
- Zip Code: 78730
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 12 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 26 minutes, 24 miles
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: River Place, Four Points, Vandegrift
- Average Price: $2,567,500
- Median Price: $2,567,500
- Price Range: $2MM’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 5/6
- Average SqFt: 6,195
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Westminster Glen Neighborhood Guide.
Westminster Glen Neighborhood Map
Westminster Glen Homes for Sale
Leander Neighborhoods with Hills
Here are the two neighborhoods in Leander that are hilly: Crystal Falls and Travisso. They are located right next to each other on the west end of Leander.
Crystal Falls
- Zip Code: 78641
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 28 minutes, 25 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 32 miles
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Whitestone or Winkley, Leander or Running Brushy, Leander
- Average Price: $939,075
- Median Price: $840,000
- Price Range: Mid $400k’s – $2.3MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,265
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Crystal Falls Neighborhood Guide.
Crystal Falls Neighborhood Map
Crystal Falls Homes for Sale
Travisso
- Zip Code: 78641
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 30 minutes, 27 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 34 miles
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools: Mason, Running Brushy, Leander
- Average Price: $1,024,196
- Median Price: $928,179
- Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.45MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,304
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Travisso Neighborhood Guide.
Travisso Neighborhood Map
Travisso Homes for Sale
Price and size data is from ACTRIS closed sales 9/1/2021-8/31/2022.
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