At a Glance
Median Income
$193,971
$168,626 per capita
Home Value
$1,752,800
Zillow: $1,271,112
Median Rent
$1,983/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
722/100K
17,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Barton Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barton Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barton Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barton Creek residents earn a median household income of $193,971 , which is 158% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $168,626. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barton Creek is $1,752,800 , 522% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,271,112. Median rent is $1,983/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Barton Creek reports 722 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 17,460/100K.
Education
73.3% of adults in Barton Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(118% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barton Creek has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,281
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density670/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$193,971
Per Capita$168,626
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
D
Home Value$1,752,800
Rent$1,983
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$1,271,112
Housing Units1,592
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent722/100K
Property17,460/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation812 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+39.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Barton Creek was built in 2002.
34.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.