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Northwest Hills
| Attribute | Northwest Hills |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $2,000 – $3,800 $2,400 – $3,500 |
| Vibe | quietpolishedoutdoorsy |
| Pace of life | in-between |
| Housing mix | house, townhome, mid rise |
| Walkability / getting around | Car-oriented; some neighborhood walking and greenbelt trails. |
| Commutes best to | downtown, domain, tech, remote |
| ZIP codes | 78731, 78759 (west) |
| School district | Austin ISD |
| Transit & access | MetroBus 3 and 383; near CapMetro Rail Kramer Station. |
| Parks & outdoors | Bull Creek District Park · Great Hills Park · Balcones District Park · St. Edward's Park |
| Grocery anchors | Whole Foods Gateway · H-E-B Great Hills |
| Major employers nearby | The Domain (10 min) · The Arboretum office district · St. David's North Austin Medical Center |
| Getting there | 15–20 min to downtown via MoPac; 10 min to Domain. |
| Rental landscape | Single-family home rentals, condos, and a handful of mid-rise apartments along 360. |
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