Neighborhood Guide
Manor
East Austin's emerging frontier
History & Character
The Story of Manor
Manor traces its origins to 1850 when James Manor established a post office and general store along the stagecoach route between Austin and Houston. The farming community thrived through the cotton era and remained a rural enclave well into the 2000s. The arrival of Tesla's Gigafactory and Samsung's chip fabrication plant in nearby east Travis County transformed Manor into one of the metro's hottest growth corridors. New master-planned communities like ShadowGlen, Manor Heights, and Presidential Meadows have brought thousands of families, while Manor ISD has invested heavily in new campuses and programs. The historic downtown — centered around Parsons Street — is seeing its first wave of restaurants and shops in decades.
20 min to downtown Austin via US 290 or SH 130 toll. Tesla Gigafactory and Samsung are 10–15 min. Austin-Bergstrom airport is 25 min south.
First-time buyers, families seeking value, and workers at east-side manufacturing and tech facilities. New construction dominates with entry-level pricing and growing amenities.
Nearby Schools
Schools Near Manor
Sorted by distance · Ratings reflect available TEA campus data
'EE-05 Schools
LAGOS EL
MANOR ISD · 0.7 mi
SHADOWGLEN EL
MANOR ISD · 2.0 mi
PRESIDENTIAL MEADOWS EL
MANOR ISD · 2.0 mi
BLAKE MANOR EL
MANOR ISD · 2.6 mi
'06-12 Schools
Local Amenities
What Makes Manor Special
ShadowGlen Golf Club
Manor Heritage Park
East Metropolitan Park (35 acres)
Decker Lake (fishing & kayaking)
Manor ISD — expanding school district
Tesla Gigafactory proximity
Where to Eat
Top Restaurants in Manor
Danny Ray's BBQ
Pitmaster-driven brisket and ribs with weekend-only specials
El Rincon
Neighborhood taqueria with breakfast tacos and weekend barbacoa
China Garden
Longtime Manor staple for quick Chinese and lunch specials
Pho Noodle House
Steaming pho and boba drinks in the new Manor retail corridor
ShadowGlen Grille
Casual clubhouse dining with golf course views
Whataburger
Texas-born chain that doubles as Manor's late-night gathering spot
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Homes for Sale in Manor
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