Living in Pecan Springs Springdale

Pecan Springs-Springdale residents benefit from rare affordability combined with downtown proximity that few Austin neighborhoods offer in the current market. The 10-minute drive to downtown Austin via Highway 183 provides direct access to employment centers, entertainment, and urban amenities while maintaining median home values at $438,197, significantly lower than central Austin's $600K+ average. Residents seeking to live in or near Austin without paying premium central-location pricing find Pecan Springs-Springdale attractive for affordability and location balance. The quiet streets, mature trees over 40+ years old, and friendly longtime residents create a residential environment that contrasts with the bustle of inner-city neighborhoods while maintaining their downtown accessibility.

The newly expanded Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt provides 206 acres of hilly terrain with growing trail networks designed for mountain biking, hiking, walking, and fitness activities, with Phase II trail improvements expanding access through Fall 2025. MetroRapid bus service offers public transportation options reducing car dependency, connecting residents to downtown, the Brackenridge County Hospital, and throughout Austin's transit network. The Mueller neighborhood redevelopment just minutes away provides shopping centers, dining options, movie theater, children's museum, and family activities for entertainment. For professionals, families, and retirees seeking affordability without isolation or hour-long commutes, Pecan Springs-Springdale delivers: 10-minute downtown commute times via Highway 183, established neighborhoods with mature character, expanding recreation through greenbelt improvements, improving community amenities through Mueller development, and pricing accessible to a broad spectrum of Austin residents. The ongoing greenbelt improvements, Mueller development, and central location indicate continued revitalization that may increase property values while affordability remains relative to premium central-Austin neighborhoods with $600K+ home prices.

Things to Do in Pecan Springs Springdale

• Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt: 206 acres of hilly terrain with 11+ trails for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. New trailhead, dog park, play area, climbing boulder, and fitness stations.
• Mueller Neighborhood: 700-acre redeveloped area with boutique shops, movie theater, children's museum, and diverse dining options just minutes away.
• Downtown Austin: 10-minute drive via Highway 183 to downtown attractions, entertainment, dining, and employment centers.

Major Employers in Pecan Springs Springdale

• UT Austin (Higher Education): Large employer within 10 minutes offering diverse positions in research, administration, and support services.
• City of Austin (Government): Municipal government offices downtown 10 minutes away with numerous positions in departments and services.
• Texas State Capitol (Government): State government offices downtown with administrative and legislative positions within 10-minute commute.

Pecan Springs Springdale Schools

Pecan Springs Springdale is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Pecan Springs Elementary or Blanton Elementary for elementary school, Martin Middle School or Bertha Sadler Means Middle School or Pearce Middle for middle school, and Northeast Early College or Lyndon B Johnson High School (Austin ISD) for high school.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

• Pecan Springs Elementary - Elementary school serving the Pecan Springs Springdale area in Austin ISD.
• Blanton Elementary - Elementary school serving the Pecan Springs Springdale area in Austin ISD.
• Martin Middle School - Middle school serving the Pecan Springs Springdale area in Austin ISD.
• Bertha Sadler Means Middle School - Middle school serving the Pecan Springs Springdale area in Austin ISD.
• Pearce Middle - Middle school serving the Pecan Springs Springdale area in Austin ISD.
• Northeast Early College - High school serving the Pecan Springs Springdale area in Austin ISD.
• Lyndon B Johnson High School (Austin ISD) - High school serving the Pecan Springs Springdale area in Austin ISD.

Private Schools

• Montessori Educational Center - Montessori-style education serving pre-K through elementary grades with emphasis on child-directed learning.

Census Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Locations

Nearby Neighborhoods

• University Hills
• MLK–183
• Windsor Park
• Mueller
• MLK

Zip Codes

• 78723

School Districts

• Austin Independent School District