Is Citizen House Bergstrom safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Citizen House Bergstrom as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Citizen House Bergstrom
“Go with care. Citizen House Bergstrom is a modern, self-contained residential enclave near the airport corridor that offers secure gated living, though the surrounding arterial roadways experience standard urban property crime. Visitors should feel comfortable on-site but should remain vigilant regarding vehicle safety in open commercial lots nearby.”
About the area
Located in Southeast Austin along the US-183 corridor near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, this area consists of newly developed mid-rise residential complexes, light industrial parks, and distribution hubs. It caters primarily to airport employees, tech commuters headed to Tesla Giga Texas, and young professionals seeking newer construction. The atmosphere is quiet and car-dependent, buffered from intense urban density but bounded by high-speed transit corridors.
- Car-Dependent
- Airport Corridor
- Rapidly Developing
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Citizen House Bergstrom
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
No dedicated bike-share stations are nearby; bike lanes along US-183 frontage roads are fragmented and shared with high-speed vehicle traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Newer gated construction with controlled access, secure parking, and modern surveillance infrastructure.
- Proximity to major employment centers including ABIA, Tesla Gigafactory, and downtown Austin via highway connectors.
- Strong median incomes among residents moving into new master-planned multi-family developments along the corridor.
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to older core urban corridors in central Austin.
Cons
- High rates of vehicle burglary and property crime typical of hotel and transit corridors adjacent to US-183.
- Low pedestrian connectivity and poor lighting along major highway service roads outside private developments.
- Higher poverty and lower median incomes in the adjacent older Montopolis and Del Valle census tracts.
- Substantial commercial vehicle and airport traffic creating noise and pedestrian hazards.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the private residential communities, though small encampments and panhandling occasionally occur near the major overpasses at US-183 and SH-71.
What Citizen House Bergstrom is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with airport and industrial commuters; safe and calm within residential grounds.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy vehicle traffic along Bastrop Highway and US-183 frontage roads with steady local activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel within apartment gates, though highway service roads become desolate.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; safe within gated communities, but walking alone along frontage roads or dark highway intersections is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Served by CapMetro bus routes along US-183 and Riverside Drive connecting to ABIA and Downtown Austin; however, walking distances between stops are long and there is no direct light rail access.
Plentiful and free inside gated resident garages and surface lots; commercial plazas along US-183 offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Citizen House Bergstrom
- Sample lagers and play disc golf in the spacious shaded beer garden at Live Oak Brewing Company.
- Hike scenic limestone trails and swim at the upper falls in nearby McKinney Falls State Park.
- Enjoy outdoor concerts, food trucks, and craft beer at Meanwhile Brewing Co. just a short drive west.
Local favorites
- Live Oak Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.8★ (1150)Pioneering Austin brewery featuring traditional European-style beers and an on-site disc golf course.
- Meanwhile Brewing Co. · Brewery & Event Venue · 4.8★ (1820)Sprawling multi-acre outdoor brewery featuring soccer fields, live music stages, and artisanal food trucks.
- Taqueria Los Jaliscienses · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Laid-back local spot serving authentic breakfast tacos, fajitas, and traditional Mexican specialties.
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Common questions about Citizen House Bergstrom
Is Citizen House Bergstrom safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Citizen House Bergstrom a good place to live?
On safety, Citizen House Bergstrom scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Citizen House Bergstrom?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Citizen House Bergstrom are safer?
Moores Crossing (75), Colton (72) score higher nearby.
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