Texas · Metropolitan Area
Barton Creek is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,281. Residents earn $193,971 per year, which is 158% above the national average.
Based on current data, Barton Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Barton Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barton Creek is $193,971, which is significantly higher than the national average — 158% above $75,149. This places Barton Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Barton Creek is $1,752,800, making it a premium housing market at 522% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,983 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Barton Creek is a highly educated community — 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Barton Creek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $193,971 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $168,626 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,851 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,373 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 51,913 |
| County GDP | $202,653M |
| Restaurants | 3,614 |
| Healthcare | 4,367 |
| Retail | 3,884 |
| Manufacturing | 906 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,459 |
| 313% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.82% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |
| Census Median | $1,752,800 |
| 522% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $3,322,500 |
| Median List Price | $3,322,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $803 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.1% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,983 |
| 71% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,459 |
| 313% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.82% |
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,698/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,367 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 160 |
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.3 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 812 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2832°N, 97.8696°W |
| County FIPS | 48453 |
Winner: Democrat by 39.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.3% |
| 118% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 670/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,367 |
| Restaurants | 3,614 |
| Retail Stores | 3,884 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 160 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |