Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
27%
West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$952
Population
3,863
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A scenic community nestled amid gentle hills
Scenic
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Charming
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Peaceful
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Suburban
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West Lake Hills, commonly referred to as West Lake, is a picturesque suburb located about four miles west of Downtown Austin. Residents are drawn to West Lake, not only for its close proximity to downtown, but also for its exceptional schools, hilly landscape, and peaceful atmosphere. Renters have plenty of options in West Lake, with an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for every rental budget.
West Lake Hills sits within close reach of some of Austin’s most desirable amenities, including the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Creek Square, and Sunset Valley Marketfair. Direct access to Loop 360 connects West Lake Hills to Greater Austin in minutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$207,025
Average: $212,367
Education
2,505
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,595
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Lake Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
62%
Other Education
38%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Lake Hills, TX is $704 for a studio, $952 for one bedroom, and $1,187 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Lake Hills has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$952/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$12,828/month
2,745 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Red Bud Isle
- Wild Basin Preserve
- Austin Nature and Science Center
- Zilker Nature Preserve
- Zilker Botanical Garden
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.