Zilker
30.2669° N, 97.7731° W
30.2669° N, 97.7731° W
Where Austin Comes to Play (and You Get to Stay)
Everyone in Austin visits Zilker. A lucky few get to live here. This neighborhood wraps around Zilker Metropolitan Park, which means Barton Springs Pool, the botanical garden, the hike-and-bike trail and some of the city's best festivals are all part of your daily routine.
It's active, outdoorsy and a little bit iconic. Imagine jogging around the lake before work and taking a 68-degree dip at Barton Springs after. That's not a vacation. That's a Tuesday. Let's dive in.
Zilker sits south of Lady Bird Lake, roughly bounded by MoPac on the west, South Lamar Boulevard on the east and Barton Hills to the south, with Barton Springs Road running through the middle.
The median sale price in Zilker over the past 12 months was about $1.42M, across roughly 62 closed sales, at around $665 per square foot. Inventory is tight, with only about three months of supply, so good homes don't linger.
Market figures: trailing 12 months of MLS closed sales as of October 2026. Verify current numbers before publishing.
The big draw is the park. Zilker Metropolitan Park covers about 350 acres with sports fields, disc golf, the Zilker Eagle train and the 26-acre Zilker Botanical Garden. Barton Springs Pool stays 68 to 70 degrees year-round, the Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead is close by, and the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden adds a dose of culture.
For food, Barton Springs Road has Austin staples like Terry Black's Barbecue, Juliet, Lou's and the original Chuy's, and the South Lamar corridor is home to Uchi and more. The calendar stays full too: ACL Music Festival in October, the Trail of Lights in December and the ABC Kite Festival in spring. Just know that festival traffic comes with the territory. Consider it a small price for a front-row seat.
Zilker is in Austin ISD. Many homes are zoned to Zilker Elementary, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School, with LASA available as a magnet option. Austin ISD made campus changes for 2026-27, so always confirm current school assignments by exact address.
If you want peace and quiet every weekend of the year, Zilker might be a little too popular. For everyone else, it's a walk in the park.
With limited inventory and a lot of competition, Zilker rewards buyers who are prepared. I'll help you track down the right home, understand its true value, and put together an offer that makes a splash.
Ready to dive in? Call or text me at (512) 923-7619, email [email protected], or browse Zilker homes for sale.
9,851 people live in Zilker, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $99,167. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Zilker, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cvs Pharmacy, Raspas Locas Y MAS, and Chevron.
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| Dining | 0.51 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.59 miles | 25 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.6 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.64 miles | 463 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.68 miles | 2 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.75 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.79 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.36 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.57 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Zilker has 5,539 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Zilker do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,851 people call Zilker home. The population density is 11,460 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Megan combines hands-on real estate experience, a passion for interior design, and firsthand knowledge of Austin to create a thoughtful approach for every client. She takes the time to understand your goals and find opportunities that make sense for your next move.
ADDRESS 2500 Bee Caves Rd Bldg 3 Ste 200 Austin, TX 78746
