Area guide

Barton Creek

Gated estates, four golf courses, resort amenities

Price per sqft

$600-$700+ (median ~$652, 2026)

Population

~6,000 neighbourhood (estimate) | ~2.62M metro

Crime scale

Very low for United States

~800 property crimes per 100,000 (relo estimate), Barton Creek

Overview

Barton Creek is a gated, golf-centred community in the hills south-west of downtown, with estate lots and a country-club life. It appeals to buyers who want privacy and security over walkability. Most of it is zoned to Eanes ISD.

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School fit
5/5
Largely Eanes ISD; some sections fall in other districts, so check the address.
Tax position
4/5
No Texas state income tax; property tax often runs near 2% of appraised value, so carrying cost is the real bill.
Commute
3/5
Downtown in 15 to 20 minutes via Loop 360 and MoPac; AUS about 30 minutes.
Family network density
4/5
Executives, retirees and relocated families, with a strong club community.
Inventory in price band
3/5
Custom estates and golf-course homes.

Best for

· Families wanting gated privacy with Eanes ISD
· Golf and club-life households
· Buyers wanting estate lots near the city

Key neighborhoods

· Barton Creek Estates, gated estate lots
· Estates of Barton Creek, newer custom homes
· Lake Austin side, waterfront estates to the north

Commute and access

Downtown in 15 to 20 minutes via Loop 360 and MoPac; AUS about 30 minutes.

Housing profile

Custom estates and golf-course homes. HOA and club dues on top of high property tax; check which school district each address sits in.

Key tradeoffs

· Car-dependent, with long internal roads
· Club and HOA costs add up
· School district varies by street

Demographics

Executives, retirees and relocated families, with a strong club community.

Schools overview

Largely Eanes ISD; some sections fall in other districts, so check the address. Private options include St. Stephen's Episcopal School and Regents School of Austin.

Restaurants & bars

Where we would take you in your first month in Barton Creek. A handful of places locals return to, picked by relo for a family dinner, a celebration or meeting new neighbours, so you can skip the trial and error and feel at home sooner.

Blind Salamander Kitchen and Bar
Restaurant and bar · Omni Barton Creek Resort
The resort's signature restaurant, focused on seasonal seafood.
Bob's Steak and Chop House
Restaurant · Omni Barton Creek Resort
Prime steaks and chops, with a private dining room to reserve.
Jim Bob's Lobby Lounge
Bar · Omni Barton Creek Resort
Lobby bar with small plates and seating facing the hills.
Nopales
Restaurant and bar · Omni Barton Creek Resort
Seasonal Latin restaurant with a patio over the pool.
Crenshaw's Bar and Eatery
Restaurant and bar · Omni Barton Creek Resort
Casual golfers' bar with an outdoor deck.