Westlake Hills Homes For Sale
The epitome of Texas Charm!
West Lake Hills (locally referred to as “Westlake”) is a city in Travis County, and a suburb of the growing metropolitan area of Austin, TX. The population was 3,444 at the 2020 census, and the metropolitan area population is around 2.5 million folks. The city developed rapidly in the 1970’s and 1980’s on the south side of the Colorado River. The Westlake Hills Real Estate Guide loves showing properties here, considered to be one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation and is considered a wonderful place to live. The cost-of-living (COL)index here is 280, on the 100-par scale. The biggest driver – housing (tilting the COL with a score at 680!), other markers like utilities, healthcare, groceries, etc. all tend to come in around the 100-par mark. The median home price in Westlake is running at $2.7M. Lots alone can run into the millions, it’s just that grand here! More of housing in a bit … let’s get to some other reasons why you will love it in Westlake!
Location, Location, Location!
It’s true! The Westlake Hills Real Estate Guide will drive you through the area and you will assuredly sense the desirability of where this gem of a city lands with proximity to downtown Austin (15 minutes), the Austin Airport (25 minutes), access to Highway 360, access to North Austin’s “tech hub” (15-20 minutes), and all the natural beauty and greenspaces throughout. Westlake Hills has its own city government and a fine job is done directing zoning and development within the city.
