{"id":108327,"date":"2020-11-16T00:16:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T08:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=108327"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:03:14","slug":"wells-branch-austin-neighborhood-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/wells-branch-austin-neighborhood-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Renter’s Guide to Wells Branch, Austin’s Most Popular Family-Friendly Suburb"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Wells Branch, Austin neighborhood<\/a> is a suburb located in the northernmost part of Travis County. This friendly community gives residents the feeling of small town living, while still within a short distance of the bustling, vibrant downtown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Considered one of the best suburbs for young professionals, Wells Branch is popular with the tech crowd, students and young families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where is Wells Branch, Austin?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Wells Branch is in the upper reaches of Travis County. Directly north of Austin, the neighborhood is about 15 miles north of downtown. But many residents of this neighborhood work at North Austin tech companies, making for a short, easy commute.<\/span><\/p>\n

The community is also about 30 minutes east of Lake Travis, so it’s easy to take a day trip or enjoy a quick weekend getaway to soak up the views.<\/span><\/p>\n

History\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The history of Wells Branch, Austin goes all the way back to the late 1820s, when couple Wayman and Mary Emily Wells settled in the area. Wells Branch was still part of Mexico back then, and Mr. Wells served as a spy for the Texas settlers during the Texas Revolution. To learn what life was like, you can take the family to visit the Gault Homestead in Katherine Fleischer Park in Wells Branch!<\/span><\/p>\n

More recently, Wells Branch, Austin, has built a reputation as a resident-focused community. As a Municipal Utility District, the neighborhood governs itself through a Board of residents who have expanded the park system, developed community and recreation centers, added a skate park and raised funds for a local library.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also seen an increase in rental units, with apartment communities like <\/span>The Morgan<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>33Hundred<\/span><\/a> providing amenities that may have been unaffordable downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lifestyle<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wells Branch is a community-focused place, with plenty of green spaces, family-friendly entertainment and enough local restaurants to keep the foodies happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n

Texas living is outdoor living, and that\u2019s certainly apparent here in Wells Branch, Austin. The area has its own greenbelt, complete with 6 miles of hike and bike trails. These paths connect favorite areas like Willow Bend pool, Mills Pond, Katherine Fleischer Park and a disc golf course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a little peace, head to Mills Pond for a scenic stroll or bike ride. There\u2019s also a fishing pier, while anglers can take a non-motorized boat out to the middle of the pond.<\/span>