Market Overview for North University
There are 33 active listings in North University with a median list price of $280K and a median sold price of $285K.
Homes average 52 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 39 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $429.
About North University
North University (also called North Campus) is a central Austin neighborhood immediately north of the University of Texas at Austin campus, bounded by West 38th Street to the north, Duval Street to the east, West 27th Street to the south, and Guadalupe Street to the west. The neighborhood sits between the UT campus to the south and Hyde Park to the north, and is within walking distance of both the university and the commercial strip along Guadalupe Street known as "The Drag."
The neighborhood's housing stock is a mix reflecting its century-plus of residential development. Streets are lined with older single-family bungalows and craftsman-style homes, many from the early 20th century, alongside duplexes, fourplexes, and low-rise apartment buildings that primarily serve the UT student and graduate student rental market. The area north of 34th Street and east of Speedway contains some of the oldest continuously occupied housing in Austin.
North University is served by Austin ISD, though the majority of residents are UT students, graduate students, and university-affiliated families. The neighborhood is shaded by mature live oaks and pecans, and many streets have sidewalks and bike lanes that connect directly to the UT campus. Downtown Austin is approximately 2 miles south via Guadalupe Street or Lamar Boulevard.
There is no single HOA covering North University as a whole — the area is an established Austin residential neighborhood under standard city services. The North University Neighborhood Association is a voluntary resident organization that represents the neighborhood on zoning, development, and historic preservation issues with the City of Austin and UT. Individual apartment complexes, condominium buildings, and any historic districts within the area may have their own governance structures separate from the broader neighborhood.
Living in North University
Daily life in North University is dominated by the university. Most residents walk, bike, or take the Capital Metro shuttle to UT campus, and the neighborhood's retail and food scene reflects that: cafes, coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, and small bars cluster along the Drag (Guadalupe Street), West 29th Street, and Duval Street. The Blanton Museum of Art, Harry Ransom Center, and UT's other cultural institutions are minutes away on foot.
Traffic runs on Guadalupe, Lamar, and 38th Street, and parking can be difficult during UT class periods and game days. The neighborhood has a quieter residential character than West Campus on the opposite side of the UT grounds, and historians describe it as a tree-filled, diverse, walkable area with older homes.
Grocery runs go to the H-E-B at 41st and Red River, Central Market at 38th and Lamar, or Wheatsville Co-op on Guadalupe. Austin's Hyde Park neighborhood, an adjacent residential area with its own commercial core along Avenue G and 43rd Street, is a short walk north. Downtown Austin is approximately 2 miles south via Guadalupe or Lamar, typically 8 to 15 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bike.
Things to Do in North University
- Visit UT Austin's cultural institutions: The Blanton Museum of Art (approximately 180,000 works in its collection), the Harry Ransom Center (literary and cultural archive including a Gutenberg Bible), and the LBJ Presidential Library are all on or adjacent to the UT Austin campus within walking distance of North University.
- Walk the Drag (Guadalupe Street): Guadalupe Street along the UT campus is known as "the Drag" and hosts a long-running mix of restaurants, coffee shops, used bookstores, and shops serving the university community. It runs along North University's western edge.
- Explore Hyde Park's historic district: Hyde Park, just north of North University, is one of Austin's oldest planned residential neighborhoods (established 1891) and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its commercial core along Avenue G and 43rd Street has locally owned restaurants and shops.
- Catch a Longhorns game: UT Austin's athletics facilities — including Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium (football), Moody Center (basketball and concerts), and the Mike A. Myers Stadium (track) — are all within walking distance of North University.
- Bike the Shoal Creek Trail: The Shoal Creek Trail runs along Shoal Creek west of Lamar Boulevard, connecting from Lady Bird Lake downtown through the area west of North University. The trail is used for running, cycling, and commuting to downtown.
Major Employers in North University
- The University of Texas at Austin (Education & Research): UT Austin enrolled more than 53,000 students in fall 2024 and employs approximately 20,000 faculty and staff across its 431-acre main campus adjacent to North University, making it by far the dominant employer in the area.
- UT Austin research and medical facilities (Research & Healthcare): Dell Medical School and associated research and clinical facilities, along with numerous UT research institutes, employ faculty, researchers, and clinical staff within and adjacent to the main campus.
- State of Texas (Capitol Complex) (Government): The Texas Capitol Complex is approximately 1.5 miles south of North University in downtown Austin, employing thousands of state workers across legislative, executive, and agency offices.
- Drag / Guadalupe small business corridor (Retail, Food Service, Professional): Guadalupe Street along the UT campus supports dozens of locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and services that employ residents and students of the surrounding area.
North University Schools
North University is served by Austin ISD, though the neighborhood's population is heavily skewed toward UT Austin students, graduate students, and university-affiliated households. The University of Texas at Austin itself is immediately south of the neighborhood.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Austin ISD (Bryker Woods / O. Henry / Austin High zone) - Residential families in North University typically fall within the Austin ISD attendance boundaries for nearby central Austin campuses. Use Austin ISD's school finder to confirm specific zoning by address.
Higher Education
- The University of Texas at Austin - UT Austin is the state's flagship public research university, enrolling more than 53,000 students (fall 2024) on a 431-acre campus immediately south of North University. The campus is the defining institution of the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the North University neighborhood in Austin?
North University is a central Austin neighborhood immediately north of the University of Texas at Austin, bounded by West 38th Street to the north, Duval Street to the east, West 27th Street to the south, and Guadalupe Street to the west. It sits between UT and the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Is North University the same as North Campus?
Yes. The area is commonly called both North University and North Campus, particularly in contrast to the denser West Campus area on the opposite side of the UT grounds. The two names refer to the same residential area directly north of the university.
What school district serves North University?
North University is served by Austin ISD. Most residents are UT students or university-affiliated households, so families with K-12 students should confirm specific school zoning by address using Austin ISD's online school finder.
How far is North University from downtown Austin?
Downtown Austin is approximately 2 miles south of North University via Guadalupe Street or Lamar Boulevard — typically 8 to 15 minutes by car depending on traffic, or around 20 minutes by bike along the Shoal Creek Trail.
What kind of housing is in North University?
The neighborhood has a mix of older single-family bungalows and craftsman homes (many from the early 20th century), duplexes, fourplexes, and low-rise apartment buildings. The housing market serves a mix of long-time residents, graduate students, faculty, and university-affiliated families.