WEST LAKE

West Lake Hills is perhaps one of the most prestigious neighborhoods to call home. Here, you will find multi-million-dollar palatial estates sitting on a hillside boasting stunning views. This thriving community of busy families was incorporated as a suburb in 1953 and has since become a beloved neighborhood known for its peace and quiet and some of the best public schools in the state. Despite its location just six miles west of downtown Austin, Westlake feels like a peaceful small town.

Where is West Lake Austin?

West Lake is located on the west side of Lake Austin. The small community is made up of just four square miles of developed land and is a short six miles from downtown Austin.

Demographics & Homes in West Lake

In 2018, West Lake Hills, TX had a population of 3.31k people with a median age of 50.6 and a median household income of $165,375. The median property value in West Lake Hills, TX was $979,200, and the homeownership rate was 78.7%. Most people in West Lake Hills, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in West Lake Hills, TX was 2 cars per household.

What is West Lake, Austin Like?

Imagine having access to the most up-and-coming offerings of Austin, Texas, and then being able to retreat to your beautiful hillside home. That is West Lake Hills. Here, families are committed to the community, making large contributions to support the area's nine award-winning schools.

• Bridge Point Elementary School
• Barton Creek Elementary School
• Cedar Creek Elementary School
• Eanes Elementary School
• Forest Trail Elementary School
• Valley View Elementary School
• Hill Country Middle School
• West Ridge Middle School
• Westlake High School