At a Glance
Median Income
$160,609
$73,903 per capita
Home Value
$1,174,600
Zillow: $1,271,112
Violent Crime
0/100K
653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
86.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
5.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Lost Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lost Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lost Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lost Creek residents earn a median household income of $160,609 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,903. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Lost Creek is $1,174,600 , 317% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,271,112. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Lost Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 653/100K.
Education
86.2% of adults in Lost Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(156% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lost 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
Population1,150
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,609
Per Capita$73,903
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,174,600
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$1,271,112
Housing Units420
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property653/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation694 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+86.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Lost Creek was built in 1984.
24.7% 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.
4.1% 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.