Angel Pass is a residential subdivision in southwest Austin, Texas, located off Slaughter Lane west of MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) in Travis County within the 78749 zip code. The neighborhood sits between Circle C Ranch to the south and the Shady Hollow subdivision to the east, with Slaughter Lane providing the primary east-west access and MoPac connecting north to downtown Austin.
Homes in Angel Pass were built primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with single-story and two-story construction on lots of approximately 6,000 to 10,000 square feet. Floor plans range from 1,600 to 3,200 square feet, with prices generally between the mid-$400,000s and the mid-$700,000s. The housing stock features a mix of brick, stone, and stucco exteriors consistent with the southwest Austin suburban build-out of that period.
Angel Pass is served by Austin ISD. Students in the neighborhood attend Mills Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Bowie High enrolls over 2,900 students and is the largest high school in Austin ISD, offering more than 25 Advanced Placement courses and competitive athletic and fine arts programs.
Downtown Austin is approximately 10 miles north via MoPac Expressway, with commute times of 15 to 30 minutes outside of peak hours. The Escarpment Village shopping center on Slaughter Lane, roughly 1 mile west, provides an H-E-B grocery store, restaurants, and retail. The Shops at Arbor Walk and larger retail along William Cannon Drive are accessible within a short drive. The Veloway, a 3.1-mile paved loop for cycling and inline skating, is located approximately 2 miles west in the Circle C area.
Living in Angel Pass
Angel Pass households reflect the broader southwest Austin suburban profile, with census tract data showing median household incomes generally between $90,000 and $120,000. The neighborhood has a significant proportion of households with school-age children. Employment sectors represented among residents include technology, government, healthcare, and education, with many commuting north along MoPac to employers downtown or in the Domain area.
Everyday life in Angel Pass revolves around the nearby Escarpment Village center for groceries and dining, with H-E-B, Starbucks, and local restaurants within a short drive on Slaughter Lane. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, approximately 3 miles east, offers 344 acres with a disc golf course, an equestrian area, and hike-and-bike trails. The Veloway cycling loop is a 2-mile drive west. Dining and entertainment options along the William Cannon and Brodie Lane corridors provide additional variety, including Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q and local Tex-Mex restaurants.
Things to Do in Angel Pass
The Veloway: 3.1-mile paved loop in the Circle C area roughly 2 miles west, reserved for bicycles and inline skates with no motor vehicles or pedestrians allowed.
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: 344-acre city park approximately 3 miles east with a disc golf course, equestrian trails, hike-and-bike paths, and sports fields.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: 284-acre botanical garden operated by UT Austin approximately 3 miles west on La Crosse Avenue, featuring native Texas plants, nature trails, and seasonal exhibits.
Escarpment Village: Neighborhood shopping center on Slaughter Lane roughly 1 mile west with H-E-B, restaurants, a nail salon, and a UPS Store.
Barton Creek Greenbelt: Over 12 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails roughly 5 miles north, with swimming holes at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls along Barton Creek.
Major Employers in Angel Pass
Freescale Semiconductor (NXP) (Technology/Manufacturing): NXP Semiconductors operates design and testing facilities in southwest Austin roughly 5 miles north, employing over 1,800 workers in the Austin area.
AMD (Technology): Advanced Micro Devices has a southwest Austin campus on West William Cannon Drive approximately 4 miles north, with research and engineering operations.
St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): 380-bed hospital on Ben White Boulevard approximately 7 miles northeast, employing over 2,000 staff across emergency, surgical, and specialty care.
City of Austin (Government): Municipal government employing over 14,000 workers across departments, with offices accessible via MoPac from the southwest Austin corridor.
Angel Pass Schools
Angel Pass is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Highland Park Elementary for elementary school, Lamar Middle School (Austin ISD) for middle school, and McCallum High School for high school.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
Highland Park Elementary - Elementary school serving the Angel Pass area in Austin ISD.
Lamar Middle School (Austin ISD) - Middle school serving the Angel Pass area in Austin ISD.
McCallum High School - High school serving the Angel Pass area in Austin ISD.
Pre-Schools
Stepping Stone School at Escarpment - Accredited early education center near Escarpment Village serving infants through school-age children.
Creative World School South Austin - Early education center on Slaughter Lane providing curriculum-based programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
Children's Courtyard on Brodie Lane - Learning Care Group preschool on Brodie Lane serving infants through school-age children with structured and play-based programs.
Private Schools
Veritas Academy - Classical Christian school on Brodie Lane roughly 3 miles north, serving kindergarten through 12th grade with an enrollment of about 350 students.
Brentwood Christian School - Pre-K through 12th grade private school on US 290 roughly 10 miles north, enrolling approximately 850 students.
Higher Education
Austin Community College - South Austin Campus - ACC campus at Stassney Lane and I-35 approximately 6 miles northeast, offering associate degrees and workforce certification programs.
Census Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Angel Pass Austin
Homes in Angel Pass typically range from the mid-$400,000s to the mid-$700,000s. Properties are single-story and two-story houses built in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with floor plans of 1,600 to 3,200 square feet on standard suburban lots.
What school district is Angel Pass in
Angel Pass is served by Austin ISD. Students attend Mills Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Bowie High is the largest school in Austin ISD with over 2,900 students and 25+ AP courses.
How far is Angel Pass from downtown Austin
Angel Pass is approximately 10 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute via MoPac Expressway takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, with direct northbound access from Slaughter Lane.
What shopping is near Angel Pass
Escarpment Village on Slaughter Lane is roughly 1 mile west with an H-E-B grocery store, restaurants, and services. The Brodie Lane corridor and William Cannon Drive offer additional retail and dining within a few minutes.
What parks are near Angel Pass Austin
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park is 3 miles east with 344 acres of trails and disc golf. The Veloway is a 3.1-mile cycling loop 2 miles west. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is about 3 miles west with 284 acres of native plant gardens.
Is Angel Pass near Circle C Ranch
Angel Pass is directly north of Circle C Ranch along Slaughter Lane. The neighborhoods share access to Escarpment Village shopping, Austin ISD schools, and recreational amenities including the Veloway and the Wildflower Center.