Cherrywood, Cherrywood TX — neighborhood review

Cherrywood, TX

Cherrywood · Travis County · TX 78722

Updated July 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$678K

Median Price

67/100

Walk Score

8.2/10

Schools

6 min

to Downtown Austin

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
82/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
C+Walkability
67/100
WYLT Score67/100

Our Take

Cherrywood offers a fast commute to downtown Austin and solid schools, but it’s a car‑dependent, high‑price area with limited walkability and transit. It’s worth considering if you’re comfortable with a pricey market and need the proximity, but it may not suit those looking for a walkable, budget‑friendly neighborhood.

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The Good

  • Very short commute to downtown Austin (6 minutes by car)
  • Excellent high school ratings (average 7.4, many top‑rated schools)
  • Median rent (~$1,668) is about 20% of median income ($92,543)
  • Low flood risk (Zone X, Low)

Real Talk

  • !Walkability is low; you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Housing prices are high relative to average income; buying can be costly
  • !Public transit is limited; rush hour traffic can cut commute time
  • !Noise from nearby roads and nightlife is moderate to high
  • $Higher property taxes due to high home values
  • $Car maintenance and parking fees in a car‑dependent area
  • $Potentially higher utilities and energy costs in newer homes

Best For

Young professionalsFamilies with kidsHigh schoolersRemote workers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Cherrywood, TX

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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