Bouldin Creek, one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods with undeniable historic charm, dates to the turn of the century. Several homes dating to that era are still standing today. Much of the neighborhood’s growth took place during the 1920s and 1930s. Due in part to frequent Colorado River flooding prior to dams and flood control, real estate south of the river was inexpensive and as a result, many black families lived in the Bouldin neighborhood. In the 1940s a small Hispanic settlement began to blossom, following the establishment of the mission-style San José Catholic Church at the corner of Mary and South 3^rd Street. Bouldin Creek is highly diverse, with a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and architectural styles. The neighborhood is defined within the boundaries of West Oltorf, South Lamar, Barton Springs, and South Congress.

The Texas School for the Deaf, established in 1856, is the neighborhood’s largest institution. With a 65 acre campus, the school stretches from South Congress to South First Street and from Barton Springs Road to Elizabeth Street. The original building was demolished in 1956. The school underwent extensive renovation and expansion during the early 1990s.

The Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse and the Soup Peddler are frequented by neighborhood residents. Other area restaurants and bars include Guero’s Taco Bar & Grill, Jovita’s Restaurant, Threadgill’s Southern Cooking, Trophies Bar & Grill, and Vespaio Italian Bistro.

Five Star Green Home in Bouldin Creek

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Bouldin Creek Demographics from the 2005 Census

Population: 6,170
Housing units: 2,748
Multi-family: 50%
Single-family: 50%
Owner-occupied: 68.8%
Household size: 2.2
White: 46.5%
Hispanic: 40.7%
Black: 9.2%
Asian: 0.8%
Other: 2.7%
Age 17 & Under: 21.8%
Age 18-24: 12.0%
Age 25-64: 59.9%
Age 65 & Up: 6.3%
Total area acres: 763
Percent Residential Acres: 38.7%