Living in Barton Creek, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barton Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Barton Creek has 3,440 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $203,947 (160% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,268/month.
Barton Creek at a glance
- Population
- 3,440
- Median age
- 59State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $203,947State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,268/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Barton Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 160% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 605% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Barton Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barton Creek the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,268 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Barton Creek median household income
The median household income in Barton Creek is $203,947 and the income per person is $157,628. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Barton Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,661
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.11
Barton Creek demographics
- Population
- 3,440
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 1,564
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barton Creek ›
Education in Barton Creek
71.9% of adults 25 and older in Barton Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 33.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barton Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 48.2%
- Drive alone
- 47%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Barton Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Creek | 3,440 | $203,947 | $2,000,001 | $2,268 |
| Lost Creek | 954 | $165,598 | $1,163,100 | $2,833 |
| West Lake Hills | 3,285 | $198,125 | $1,664,500 | $3,501 |
| Rollingwood | 1,316 | $240,114 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Sunset Valley | 814 | $190,893 | $917,500 | $3,501 |
| Bee Cave | 8,862 | $111,172 | $776,400 | $1,877 |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | $190,523 | $826,500 | $1,955 |
| Austin | 979,539 | $93,658 | $555,300 | $1,729 |
| Bear Creek | 515 | $121,000 | $847,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Barton Creek, TX?
The median household income in Barton Creek is $203,947, 160% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barton Creek?
The median home value in Barton Creek is $2,000,001, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Barton Creek?
The median gross rent in Barton Creek is $2,268 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Barton Creek, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 160% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 605% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Barton Creek?
The median age in Barton Creek is 59 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Barton Creek?
The average commute to work in Barton Creek is 22 minutes; 48.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barton Creek?
The unemployment rate in Barton Creek is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barton Creek?
71.9% of adults in Barton Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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