Living in The Hills, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Hills · Census data 2020–2024
The Hills has 2,516 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $158,250 (102% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $846,000, the median rent is $3,501/month.
The Hills at a glance
- Population
- 2,516
- Median age
- 56State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $158,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $846,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is The Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 102% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 198% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in The Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Hills the median home value is $846,000, 154% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,717 a month in housing costs.
The Hills median household income
The median household income in The Hills is $158,250 and the income per person is $96,680. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in The Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,158
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.27
The Hills demographics
- Population
- 2,516
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 34.2%
- Households
- 1,109
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Hills ›
Education in The Hills
73.6% of adults 25 and older in The Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 29.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 40.8%
- Drive alone
- 52.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.5%
The Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hills | 2,516 | $158,250 | $846,000 | $3,501 |
| Lakeway | 19,307 | $190,060 | $841,300 | $2,981 |
| Point Venture | 1,598 | $110,500 | $502,700 | $2,250 |
| Bee Cave | 8,862 | $111,172 | $776,400 | $1,877 |
| Briarcliff | 2,735 | $140,938 | $550,800 | $2,718 |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | $190,523 | $826,500 | $1,955 |
| Hudson Bend | 4,127 | $95,703 | $678,400 | $1,582 |
| Lago Vista | 9,650 | $113,457 | $420,000 | $1,436 |
| Barton Creek | 3,440 | $203,947 | $2,000,001 | $2,268 |
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What is the median household income in The Hills, TX?
The median household income in The Hills is $158,250, 102% 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 The Hills?
The median home value in The Hills is $846,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in The Hills?
The median gross rent in The Hills is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is The Hills, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 102% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 198% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in The Hills?
The median age in The Hills is 56 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in The Hills?
The average commute to work in The Hills is 24 minutes; 40.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Hills?
The unemployment rate in The Hills is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Hills?
73.6% of adults in The Hills 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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