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Lakeway, TX

Lakeway, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 36
Population19,130
Foreign Born2.8%
Population Density1,486people per mi²
Median Age50.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

260/100

160% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Lakeway, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $94k$176k
Comfortable $199k$292k
Luxury $298k+$462k+
Elite (Top 5%) $356k+$551k+
Affordability Ratio

57%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
9
Poor
1
Negative
3

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

13.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

16.7mi

Airport

AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International

22.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Austin, TX

13.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

No country clubs found nearby.

Golf4Nearest 5.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 6.5 mi
Marina15Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 11.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A-
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
$165k+7.0%
120% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
92% above US avg
College Educated
73.7%
111% above US avg
WFH
44.4%
210% above US avg
Homeownership
85.7%
31% above US avg
Median Home
$695k
147% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 90% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−19.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−18.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.63 / 1k Residents74% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−20.6%
Burglary
1.11 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.58 / 1k Residents49% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.47 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+12Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Lakeway, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season286 days355 frost-free
Annual Rainfall46.0"
Elevation846 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor16 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,486/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 185 mi · coast 169 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$376.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAustin962k people are 16 mi away
Nearest Major AirportAUS23 mi away
Distance to State Capital16 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison16 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-14T23:45:58.000Z

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