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West Lake Hills

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Austin Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Austin, TX
  • 7 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
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    West Lake Hills is a suburb of Austin with a population of 3,330. 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 West Lake Hills...
    Population
    3,330

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $865,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,496
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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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 and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      203.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      261.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,293.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      29
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      2%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      41%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      13%

    Working in West Lake Hills

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $155,769
    National
    $55,322
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    West Lake Hills Reviews

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    West Lake Hills has large lots with trees and great outdoor activities on the doorestep of Lake Austin, Zilker Park, and downtown. Quaint shopping intermixed with a mall and theater adds to the charm. The schools are top of the line in sports and academically. It's become a go-to spot for families and new Austinites.
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    West Lake Hills is a rich neighborhood located in the beautiful rolling hills of Austin. The people in the area are mainly conservative and the public schools are some of the best in Austin (of course they should be). Close community with lots of grocery stores and restaurants all around.
    West Lake Hills in Austin is hands down the most beautiful place in Austin to live. The scenery is breathtaking with all the hills and water! It really encourages you to go outdoors and find activities to do. The only thing I would change is the traffic in the mornings and evenings during rush hour. It can get pretty congested on 360 during those times.