
$6,925,000
702 San Antonio ST, Austin, TX, 78701

$6,925,000
702 San Antonio ST, Austin, TX, 78701

$6,925,000
702 San Antonio ST, Austin, TX, 78701

$5,900,000
210 Lavaca ST #3503, Austin, TX, 78701

$5,850,000
210 Lavaca ST #3601, Austin, TX, 78701

$5,536,500
610 Davis ST #4903, Austin, TX, 78701

$4,900,000
506 14th ST #B, Austin, TX, 78701

$4,725,000
610 Davis ST #4704, Austin, TX, 78701

$4,500,000
210 Lavaca ST #3504, Austin, TX, 78701

$4,099,000
98 San Jacinto BLVD #1502, Austin, TX, 78701

$3,999,999
501 West Ave #3803, Austin, TX, 78701

$3,622,700
610 Davis ST #3801, Austin, TX, 78701

$3,500,000
504 7th ST, Austin, TX, 78701

$3,500,000
109 10th ST, Austin, TX, 78701

$3,500,000
210 Lavaca ST #2301, Austin, TX, 78701

$3,395,000
202 Nueces ST #1607, Austin, TX, 78701

$3,085,000
610 Davis ST #4304, Austin, TX, 78701

$2,950,000
98 San Jacinto BLVD #1109, Austin, TX, 78701

$2,800,000
501 West Ave #3602, Austin, TX, 78701

$2,800,000
501 West Ave #3403, Austin, TX, 78701

$2,750,000
555 5th ST #3022, Austin, TX, 78701
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Downtown Austin's residential population is approximately 12,000, consisting primarily of young professionals, tech workers, empty nesters, and state government employees. Median household income in 78701 exceeds $100,000, driven by the concentration of technology companies (including Google, Meta, and Amazon offices), law firms, lobbying firms, and financial services. The population skews younger with a median age in the low 30s, and over 85 percent of housing units are renter-occupied. Car ownership is lower than the Austin average, as many residents walk, cycle, or use scooters for daily errands. The Downtown Austin Alliance manages streetscape improvements and safety ambassadors throughout the district.
Daily life in 78701 is walkable in a way that few other Austin zip codes can match. Whole Foods Market's flagship store on 5th and Lamar anchors grocery shopping, supplemented by convenience stores and delivery services. The Sixth Street corridor (divided into East, Dirty, and West Sixth) provides nightlife and live music venues including Esther's Follies, Parish, and Maggie Mae's. The Second Street District has boutique retail and restaurants such as La Condesa, Irene's, and Trace. The Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail offers a 10.1-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake for running, cycling, and paddleboarding. Republic Square Park and Wooldridge Square host weekly farmers' markets and seasonal events. The Austin Central Library on Cesar Chavez, a six-story facility opened in 2017, provides event space, a rooftop garden, and free public programming.
Austin ISD serves residents of 78701, with zoned campuses in adjacent neighborhoods. No traditional public schools are located within downtown proper.
School District: Austin ISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
78701 covers downtown Austin, bounded by I-35 (east), Lamar (west), MLK Boulevard (north), and Lady Bird Lake (south). It includes the Capitol, Sixth Street, and Rainey Street.
Condos in 78701 range from approximately $300K for studios to over $5 million for penthouses. The median condo price is about $550K. Luxury towers include The Independent and 70 Rainey.
The Whole Foods Market flagship on 5th and Lamar is the primary grocery store in 78701. Convenience stores and grocery delivery services supplement the limited retail options downtown.
Downtown Austin is the most walkable area in the city, with the Second Street District, Sixth Street, and Congress Avenue all accessible on foot. Capital Metro bus routes and the MetroRail Red Line serve the area.
Austin ISD serves 78701 residents, with zoned schools in adjacent neighborhoods including Pease Elementary, O. Henry Middle, and Austin High School. No traditional public schools are within downtown proper.