You’ve probably seen the news that Austin was named the Best Place to Live in the US in 2017. And if you dig into any of these polls, you’ll see that Austin consistently ranks high on quality of life. One of the contributing factors to this is the city’s focus on the outdoors, its resident’s active lifestyles and their overall health.
We see lots of people moving to Austin every day precisely because of this and we often field questions on where the best neighborhoods are for people who want to stay active and healthy. While there are no shortage of choices in Austin, these 5 neighborhoods are our top picks for fitness freaks.
Downtown Austin
Area of Town: Central Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78701
Distance to Downtown Austin: 0 minutes, 0 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 8 miles
Average Price: $1,004,875
Median Price: $705,000
Austin has long been known for being one of the most active and healthy cities in the U.S. So it’s no surprise that even its downtown area is packed with fitness options. Downtown offers a wide variety of yoga and cycling studios as well as one of the best Crossfit gyms in America: Crossfit Central Downtown. Looking for a running or biking group? Head to any of the shops in the area to find out about regular meet-ups. There is even a big box option – Gold’s Gym – right on Sixth Street. But what most locals will highlight is the accessibility of the outdoors. The Roy and Ann Butler Hike & Bike Trails line Lady Bird Lake and provide 10 miles of urban recreational space.
Check out our Downtown Austin Neighborhood Guide to Learn More
Downtown Fitness Map
Downtown Austin Condos for Sale
South Lamar
Area of Town: South Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78704
Distance to Downtown Austin: 15 minutes, 4 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 14 minutes, 10 miles
Average Price: $987,164
Median Price: $862,500
If Downtown is out of your price range, you don’t have to go far to find a more affordable, but equally as convenient option. South Lamar (SoLa) offers both easy access to downtown studios plus a bevy of additional options; and we’re not just talking more of the same. SoLa adds fun, boutique offerings like Punch Kettlebell Gym, iLoveKickboxing and the Fit Pit. If you’d prefer the outdoors, SoLa also offers easy access to Barton Springs Pool for a (cold) water workout, many greenbelt access points, and the Butler Park Pitch & Putt for those looking to work on their short game.
Check out our South Lamar Neighborhood Guide to Learn More
South Lamar Fitness Map
South Lamar Homes for Sale
Circle C
Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78739, 78749
Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 20 minutes, 17 miles
Average Price: $1,003,368
Median Price: $926,000
Circle C is one of Austin’s more acclaimed master planned communities. The desirability of the community is helped, in part, by its proximity to a wide variety of shopping and entertainment options, including fitness. Being located just off Mopac Expressway, there are plenty of options within a quick drive. The crown jewel of fitness in the area though is without a doubt Life Time Fitness’ South Austin location. With a huge workout space, just about every class you could think of, a spa, café and lounge, this gym is truly a mecca for fitness freaks. If a mega-gym isn’t your thing, there are still plenty of other options like The Little Gym of South Austin, PURE Yoga Texas and Grey Rock Golf Academy.
Check out our Circle C Neighborhood Guide to Learn More
Circle C Fitness Map
Circle C Homes for Sale
The Domain Area
Area of Town: North Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78758
Distance to Downtown Austin: 21 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 20 miles
Average Price: $308,695
Median Price: $300,000
If you work north of Austin and still want similar options to what you’d find downtown, head towards The Domain/Arboretum area. With a SoulCycle, CorePower Yoga, two Orangetheory locations and Pure Austin Fitness nearby, you’ll forget you don’t live downtown. The Domain is also home to Austin’s Topgolf location so you can work on your fitness even when unwinding with friends. The one downside is access to the outdoor recreation that Austin is known for will require driving, but the tradeoff is well worth it for those commuting north daily.
Check out our Guide to Condos Near The Domain to Learn More
The Domain Fitness Map
Homes Near the Domain
Crestview
Area of Town: Central Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78757
Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 9 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 23 minutes, 15 miles
Average Price: $938,721
Median Price: $823,000
Need to stay north, but looking for more of a neighborhood with true houses? Crestview, just south of The Domain, has plenty of its own options for fitness along with many lovely updated homes. With three crossfit boxes, four big box gyms and three yoga studios, there is a solid offering in a very compact area. If that’s not a large enough variety for you, The Domain is just a quick 15 minute drive. That adds an additional 14 options for fitness without sacrificing livability for your family.
Check out our Crestview Neighborhood Guide to Learn More
Crestview Fitness Map
Crestview Homes for Sale
Average and median price were pulled from ACTRIS sold data 8/16/2021-8/15/2022.
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