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West Lake Hills
  • Suburb of Austin, TX

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade C+
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade B

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West Lake Hills is a suburb of Austin with a population of 3,373. West Lake Hills is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in West Lake Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In West Lake Hills there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of West Lake Hills tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in West Lake Hills are highly rated.

About

About West Lake Hills...
Population
3,373

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,195,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,365
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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West Lake Hills Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    30.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    30.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    122.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    152.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,047.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    90.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    18%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    1%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    49%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0%
    national  11%

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