Oltorf Neighborhood in Austin

The Oltorf neighborhood is located along East Riverside and is an area that is filled with apartments. All types of residents occupy the apartments that can be found in the Oltorf neighborhood. It is a diverse area with a large age-range of residents that call the community home. The area is located in the southeast quadrant of central Austin and is considered one of the upcoming neighborhood in the city. The area is home to students, working families, young professionals, and singles. The large demographic and diversity in Oltorf has attracted the city officials of Austin who have focused on long over-due improvements to infrastructure. Much of the lack of attention and neglect in the area is attributed to the low home-ownership in the area. Over 90% of the housing units in Oltorf are rental houses or apartments. Low owner-occupancy has affected the concern and community involvement and has reduced positive attitudes towards property. Despite the renovations needed in the area, the Oltorf Neighborhood has an urban vibe, and an abundance of diversity that gives the area unique character.

There are several attractive features of Oltorf neighborhood including entertainment and dining. A large range of affordable restaurants, shops, and entertainment experiences manages to attract new residents and retain old ones. Residents in the area can find everything that they need for daily life within a short distance from their homes. The community offers easy access to downtown although some residents complain of congestion with the morning and evening commutes.

The Oltorf neighborhood is also home to Austin's community college. The riverside campus has an enhanced presence in the Oltorf neighborhood and attracts a large number of students to the area. Many of the students who live Oltorf easily find affordable housing with the large array of apartment options available. Hundreds of professionals are drawn to Oltorf due to the employer Advanced Micro Devices. The campus is located in the heart of the area and is one of the city's largest employers. Although the neighborhood has many employees from Advanced Micro Devices living on its streets, a high proportion of the people that live in Oltorf are college-age. The area also has a higher proportion of Hispanic residents than any other area in Austin. Approximately 42% of the residents that live in the Oltorf neighborhood identify themselves as Hispanic.

There are numerous parks in the Oltorf neighborhood that provide outdoor recreation to residents. The Roy Guerrero Park is the main park in the neighborhood but has suffered from decay and neglect over the years. Roy Guerrero park is expansive and covers 363 acres of land. As the Oltorf Neighborhood becomes more popular, city officials are planning massive renovation plans to Roy Guerrero Park in hopes of attracting more residents to Oltorf. Once renovations to the park are complete, the park will give the city's proudest outdoor facility, Zilker Park, steep competition for visitors. The Riverside Golf Course is also located in the Oltorf Neighborhood. The golf course was formerly known as the Austin Country Club. The golf course is known for the financial value it offers golfers.