Living in Bee Cave, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bee Cave · Census data 2020–2024
Bee Cave has 8,862 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $111,172 (42% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $776,400, the median rent is $1,877/month.
Bee Cave at a glance
- Population
- 8,862
- Median age
- 41.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $111,172State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $776,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,877/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 48.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Bee Cave a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 174% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bee Cave
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bee Cave the median home value is $776,400, 133% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,877 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,438 a month in housing costs.
Bee Cave median household income
The median household income in Bee Cave is $111,172 and the income per person is $95,004. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bee Cave: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,283
- Owner-occupied
- 48.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.2%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 2.11
Bee Cave demographics
- Population
- 8,862
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 4,164
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bee Cave ›
Education in Bee Cave
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Bee Cave have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bee Cave
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 35.4%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Bee Cave vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Cave | 8,862 | $111,172 | $776,400 | $1,877 |
| The Hills | 2,516 | $158,250 | $846,000 | $3,501 |
| Lakeway | 19,307 | $190,060 | $841,300 | $2,981 |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | $190,523 | $826,500 | $1,955 |
| Point Venture | 1,598 | $110,500 | $502,700 | $2,250 |
| Barton Creek | 3,440 | $203,947 | $2,000,001 | $2,268 |
| Lost Creek | 954 | $165,598 | $1,163,100 | $2,833 |
| Hudson Bend | 4,127 | $95,703 | $678,400 | $1,582 |
| Belterra | 6,978 | $219,727 | $773,400 | $2,845 |
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Bee Cave ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bee Cave: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bee Cave, TX?
The median household income in Bee Cave is $111,172, 42% 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 Bee Cave?
The median home value in Bee Cave is $776,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bee Cave?
The median gross rent in Bee Cave is $1,877 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Bee Cave, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 174% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bee Cave?
The median age in Bee Cave is 41.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bee Cave?
The average commute to work in Bee Cave is 22 minutes; 35.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bee Cave?
The unemployment rate in Bee Cave is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bee Cave?
61.9% of adults in Bee Cave 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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