At a Glance
Median Income
$85,409
$36,660 per capita
Home Value
$242,000
Zillow: $330,281
Median Rent
$876/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Lakehills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakehills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakehills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakehills residents earn a median household income of $85,409 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,660. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,942 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakehills is $242,000 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,281. Median rent is $876/month, with 32.8% 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 1996.
Education
26.5% of adults in Lakehills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakehills has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,872
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,409
Per Capita$36,660
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$3,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,000
Rent$876
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$330,281
Housing Units3,040
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation1,273 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute42 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakehills was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.