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West Lake Hills

Texas · 3,444 residents · 3.593 sq mi
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West Lake Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $208,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,128,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 227% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,444
+11%since 2000
from 3,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+11%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Lake Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$208,641
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,905 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,587
+83%since 2000
from $55,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,128,500
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,366
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $983 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+91%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,885)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(120)
Asian1.3%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,810)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(301)
Asian5.1%(175)
Other1.7%(59)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,236)
Diversity Score
36
+171%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
51.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+96%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Lake Hills, Texas?

West Lake Hills, Texas has about 3,444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Lake Hills, Texas?

The typical household in West Lake Hills, Texas earns about $208,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Lake Hills, Texas expensive?

In West Lake Hills, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,128,500, and the typical rent is about $1,366 a month.

How educated are people in West Lake Hills, Texas?

About 84.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Lake Hills, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Lake Hills, Texas?

About 1.2% of people in West Lake Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Lake Hills, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Lake Hills, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 925 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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