Rosedale is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas with a population of 7,462. Rosedale is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Rosedale offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Rosedale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Rosedale and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Rosedale are highly rated. The Rosedale neighborhood is located in north central Austin, Texas. The neighborhood is bordered by on 38th Street to the south, Shoal Creek to the west, North Loop / Hancock Drive to the north, and Lamar Boulevard to the east. Ramsey Park is located in the heart of the neighborhood, and has a swimming pool, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, playgrounds, and picnic areas. There are over 1200 homes in the area, a variety of businesses within walking distance, and a network of medical services close by (including Seton Hospital, and ATX Orthopedics.) The area that is now Rosedale was first developed as farm and dairy land in the 1860s. In the 1900s, four florists and nurseries were based in the area; much of the nursery stock planted during that time remains. Many of the homes in the Rosedale area were built during the 1930s and 1940s; since then, many have been added onto and many new homes have been built.