Area guide

Lakeway

Lake Travis living, golf and marinas, more space for the money

Price per sqft

$350-$550 (relo estimate; waterfront higher)

Population

~19,000 city | ~2.62M metro

Crime scale

Very low for United States

~1,200 property crimes per 100,000 (relo estimate), City of Lakeway

Overview

Lakeway is a city on the south shore of Lake Travis, about 30 minutes west of downtown, with golf, marinas and larger homes for the money. It suits families and semi-retired principals who want lake life and space. The commute is the trade.

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School fit
4/5
Lake Travis ISD, well regarded; Regents School of Austin is the nearest major private school.
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
2/5
Downtown in 30 to 40 minutes via State Highway 71 or RM 620; AUS 40 to 50 minutes.
Family network density
5/5
Families, retirees and relocated executives, many from California.
Inventory in price band
4/5
Single-family homes and lake estates; HOA fees common and Texas property tax applies.

Best for

· Families wanting space and lake access
· Boat owners
· Buyers wanting value against Westlake

Key neighborhoods

· Rough Hollow, newer homes with marina access
· The Hills, gated golf community
· Flintrock Falls, estate homes

Commute and access

Downtown in 30 to 40 minutes via State Highway 71 or RM 620; AUS 40 to 50 minutes.

Housing profile

Single-family homes and lake estates; HOA fees common and Texas property tax applies. Lake levels on Travis vary sharply in drought.

Key tradeoffs

· Long commute to downtown
· Lake Travis levels drop in drought
· Quiet evenings

Demographics

Families, retirees and relocated executives, many from California.

Schools overview

Lake Travis ISD, well regarded; Regents School of Austin is the nearest major private school.

Restaurants & bars

Where we would take you in your first month in Lakeway. 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.

The Grove Wine Bar and Kitchen
Restaurant and bar · RM 620, Lakeway
Wine-led kitchen with a hill-country terrace.
TR Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant and bar · Lakeway Resort and Spa
The resort's full-service restaurant and lounge, serving three meals a day.
Sundancer Grill
Restaurant and bar · Sail and Ski Yacht Club, Lake Travis
Waterfront grill open year round, with Sunday brunch.

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Sources

Price per sqft: relo estimate, read 20 October 2026.
Population: relo estimate, read 20 October 2026.
Crime rate: relo estimate, read 20 October 2026.
Photo: Photo: Trey Perry, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, read 20 October 2026.

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