Living in West Lake Hills, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Lake Hills · Census data 2020–2024
West Lake Hills has 3,285 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $198,125 (152% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $1,664,500, the median rent is $3,501/month.
West Lake Hills at a glance
- Population
- 3,285
- Median age
- 50.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $198,125State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $1,664,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is West Lake Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Home values 487% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in West Lake Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Lake Hills the median home value is $1,664,500, 400% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 44% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
West Lake Hills median household income
The median household income in West Lake Hills is $198,125 and the income per person is $123,619. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Lake Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,353
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.66
West Lake Hills demographics
- Population
- 3,285
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 1,192
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Lake Hills ›
Education in West Lake Hills
80.6% of adults 25 and older in West Lake Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 47% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Lake Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 41.7%
- Drive alone
- 48.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
West Lake Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lake Hills | 3,285 | $198,125 | $1,664,500 | $3,501 |
| Rollingwood | 1,316 | $240,114 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Lost Creek | 954 | $165,598 | $1,163,100 | $2,833 |
| Barton Creek | 3,440 | $203,947 | $2,000,001 | $2,268 |
| Austin | 979,539 | $93,658 | $555,300 | $1,729 |
| Sunset Valley | 814 | $190,893 | $917,500 | $3,501 |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | $190,523 | $826,500 | $1,955 |
| Bee Cave | 8,862 | $111,172 | $776,400 | $1,877 |
| Shady Hollow | 5,709 | $170,217 | $755,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Lake Hills, TX?
The median household income in West Lake Hills is $198,125, 152% 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 West Lake Hills?
The median home value in West Lake Hills is $1,664,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West Lake Hills?
The median gross rent in West Lake Hills is $3,501 per month, about 44% of household income.
Is West Lake Hills, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: home values 487% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Lake Hills?
The median age in West Lake Hills is 50.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Lake Hills?
The average commute to work in West Lake Hills is 17 minutes; 41.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Lake Hills?
The unemployment rate in West Lake Hills is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Lake Hills?
80.6% of adults in West Lake 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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