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Oak Hill
| Attribute | Oak Hill |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,700 – $3,000 $1,800 – $2,400 |
| Vibe | quietoutdoorsy |
| Pace of life | in-between |
| Housing mix | house, townhome, mid rise |
| Walkability / getting around | Car-oriented; trail access for outdoor recreation. |
| Commutes best to | downtown, remote |
| ZIP codes | 78735, 78749 (west) |
| School district | Austin ISD |
| Transit & access | MetroBus 30 and 171; car-dependent. |
| Parks & outdoors | Dick Nichols District Park · Violet Crown Trail · Barton Creek Wilderness |
| Grocery anchors | H-E-B Oak Hill · Randalls Oak Hill |
| Major employers nearby | Downtown Austin (20 min via MoPac) · Baylor Scott & White South Austin · Hill Country Galleria (15 min west) |
| Getting there | 20 min to downtown via MoPac or 290; 25 min to ABIA. |
| Rental landscape | Single-family rentals and small apartment communities along 290 and 71. |
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