Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
36%
The Hills
The Hills, TX Area Guide
One of Austin’s best family-friendly communities
Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Community
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Commuter
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Quiet
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The Hills is a village and one of the most upscale gated communities in metro Austin. Anchored by the Hills Country Club and Hurst Creek, this lavish community has upscale houses, condos, townhomes, and apartments available for rent. Great for families, retirees, and renters who enjoy luxury, the Hills provides access to top schools, excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, and a wide variety of shopping and dining options. Residents here live a life of leisure and it’s common to see people riding on golf carts around the community to have lunch at a friend’s house or to spend the day at the country club. The Hills is adjacent to a large commercial district that offers cafes, grocers, a theater, a bowling alley, and chain and local restaurants. There are also trails, parks, a skate park, and a swimming pool convenient to the community. Great for commuters, the Hills is only 30 minutes away from Downtown Austin, making for an easy morning drive or a weekend day trip.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$166,946
Average: $185,327
Education
1,423
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
880
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
The Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
7%
Non-Renters
93%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
61%
Other Education
39%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wild Basin Preserve
- Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
- Reimers Ranch Park
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.