Sunset is a neighborhood in
Austin that is bounded by Brodie Lane and Convict Hill Road. This neighborhood is considered suburban, and real estate prices are relatively high when compared to other neighborhoods in Texas and in the United States. Real estate in this neighborhood is varied, and vacancies are common.
Reputation
Sunset is known for its diversity and its acceptance of same sex couples. In fact, 4.7 percent of the households in this neighborhood include same sex couples, which is a higher proportion than you would find in more than 99 percent of neighborhoods in the United States.
Many of the people in this neighborhood are executives or other professionals, and more than half of all people are married. Sunset is also an excellent location for families with children, as more than 20 percent of the population is under 18.
Hot Spots
Residents of Sunset, Austin can find plenty of ways to stay entertained in the area. For avid movie goers, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is nearby. You will also find some art studios, art galleries, professional photographers and dance companies.
If you are in search of a good restaurant, you can visit Evangeline Cafe, Torchy's Tacos, District Kitchen & Cocktails, Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ and several others.
Finally, people who desire an active nightlife can enjoy some of the clubs in the area, such as Boomerz and Broken Spoke.
Safety
Sunset Austin has a lot to offer its residents. However, it is not one of the safest neighborhoods in the U.S. In fact, this neighborhood is considered more dangerous than 84 percent of neighborhoods in the United States. Sunset experiences 6 violent crimes and 144 property crimes each year. This translates to 2.33 violent crimes and 55.93 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
When it comes to property crime, Sunset's crime rate exceeds both the national average and the average for the entire city of Austin. These rates are only 27.3 per 1,000 residents and 48.46 per 1,000 residents respectively. However, when it comes to violent crime, Sunset's crime rate is actually lower than both the city's average and the national average. Specifically, Austin averages 4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents annually and the national average is 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
Convenience
Because Sunset is a suburban neighborhood, most people must commute up to 30 minutes to get to work. As a result, cars are the transportation of choice for most people in this neighborhood. The majority of people drive their own car. However, some people do carpool to work with friends or neighbors.
Types of Homes
Most of the homes in Sunset are stand-alone single-family residences. Most homes have three to four bedrooms and were constructed between 1970 and 1999. The median home value in Sunset is $222,036, which is higher than the majority of neighborhoods in Texas and the nation as a whole.
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