Spicewood

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Spicewood, TX Area Guide

A secluded community teeming with outdoor opportunities

Riverside Charming Upscale Peaceful Luxurious Family-Friendly

Nestled alongside Lake Travis, Spicewood is a tranquil community defined by its many stately homes spread across vast expanses of land as well as its fantastic opportunities for outdoor recreation. Spicewood’s most famous resident is the legendary Willie Nelson, who hosts the Luck Reunion music festival at his Luck Texas ranch once per year.

Spicewood is highly regarded for its recreational opportunities available at Krause Springs, Pace Bend Park, and Lakecliff Country Club. Residents and visitors alike enjoy activities such as boating, swimming, hiking, and ziplining. Although Spicewood boasts a secluded atmosphere, the community is less than an hour’s drive away from all that Austin has to offer.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$136,864

Average: $164,685

Education

12,162

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

12,464

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

46 Years

Largest Age Group

45-54 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Spicewood has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%

Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

West Cypress Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

599 Students

Spicewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

202 Students

Lake Travis Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

878 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve
  • Reimers Ranch Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.