West Lake Hills, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County
West Lake Hills, TX
At a Glance
How West Lake Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Lake Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Lake Hills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Lake Hills residents earn a median household income of $211,471 , which is 181% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $114,577. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 West Lake Hills is $1,647,400 , 484% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,075,308. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
West Lake Hills reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,869/100K.
Education
80.8% of adults in West Lake Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (140% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Lake Hills has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.