Daily life near Glenlake centers on the Four Points commercial area along FM 2222 and FM 620, roughly 4 miles north. H-E-B at Four Points provides full-service grocery, and the corridor includes restaurants, banks, and professional offices. River Place Country Club offers an 18-hole golf course and dining. Emma Long Metropolitan Park, a 1,147-acre city park on Lake Austin about 6 miles southeast, provides camping, swimming, and hiking along 12 miles of trails. Boat ramps and marinas along Lake Austin offer water access for boating and fishing. The Ski Shores Cafe on Lake Austin, operating since the 1950s, is a lakeside dining spot accessible by boat or car.
Glenlake is served by Leander ISD, with students zoned to River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle, and Vandegrift High School.
School District: Leander ISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes in Glenlake typically range from $1.2 million to $2.5 million, with waterfront estates occasionally listing above $3 million. Lots are large, often exceeding half an acre, and homes range from 2,500 to over 5,000 square feet.
Glenlake is served by Leander ISD. Students typically attend River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. Vandegrift offers an International Baccalaureate program and AP courses.
Glenlake is approximately 14 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 25 to 35 minutes via RR 2222 to MoPac Expressway or via Loop 360, depending on traffic conditions.
Glenlake is located in northwest Austin in the 78732 zip code, in the hills above Lake Austin. The neighborhood wraps around a bend in the Colorado River and is about 4 miles from Highway 360 and Ranch Road 2222.
The Four Points commercial district along FM 2222 and FM 620 is about 4 miles north and includes H-E-B grocery, restaurants, and services. Emma Long Metropolitan Park offers 1,147 acres of trails and lake access nearby.
Glenlake is situated along the hills above Lake Austin. Some properties in the Philips Ranch on Lake Austin subsection have direct waterfront access. Public boat ramps and marinas along Lake Austin are accessible within a short drive.