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South Congress (SoCo) & Travis Heights
| Attribute | South Congress (SoCo) & Travis Heights |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $2,000 – $4,000 $2,400 – $3,500 |
| Vibe | livelyartsy |
| Pace of life | action |
| Housing mix | mid rise, house |
| Walkability / getting around | Walkable along the SoCo corridor; quieter side streets. |
| Commutes best to | downtown |
| ZIP codes | 78704 |
| School district | Austin ISD |
| Transit & access | MetroBus 1 and 10; heavy pedestrian traffic along S. Congress; bike lanes on S. 1st. |
| Parks & outdoors | Blunn Creek Preserve · Big Stacy Park · Little Stacy Park · Lady Bird Lake trail access |
| Grocery anchors | Royal Blue Grocery SoCo · H-E-B South Congress · Wheatsville Co-op (nearby) |
| Major employers nearby | Downtown Austin (5 min north) · St. David's South Austin Medical Center |
| Getting there | 5 min to downtown across Congress Avenue Bridge; 12 min to ABIA. |
| Rental landscape | Vintage bungalows, garage apartments, and a growing number of mid-rise rentals along South Congress. |
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