Market Overview for West Lake Hills
There are 19 active listings in West Lake Hills with a median list price of $2.7M and a median sold price of $2.4M.
Homes average 70 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 6 homes have sold, with 50 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $837.
About West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills in West Lake Hills represents one of Austin's most affluent residential areas with median home prices at $1,895,000 within the core West Lake Hills neighborhood, with surrounding West Lake Hills properties reaching $2,780,000 and median price per square foot of $755 reflecting significant premium positioning. The area has recorded 1,372 home sales and serves as corporate headquarters location for Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, and Deloitte University, creating substantial concentration of white-collar employment and executive population. West Lake Hills encompasses over 40 major businesses across financial services, professional consulting, technology development, and related sectors with conservative projections estimating daytime population reaching 40,000 by 2040 including corporate headquarters operations and secondary employment centers.
The Eanes Independent School District serves West Lake Hills with 9 schools including five elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, encompassing 7,530 students (2025-26) across all grade levels. All Eanes ISD schools hold Texas Education Agency designations recognizing consistent academic achievement, with West Lake Hills High School offering comprehensive college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12 emphasizing advanced placement coursework and dual-credit community college options. Notably, Hill Country Middle School was named the 4th best middle school in Texas and 25th in the nation by Niche rating systems, while West Ridge Middle School ranks 3rd best in Texas and 14th nationally according to the same independent evaluation. The Eanes ISD district scores in the top 3 percent of the Austin metropolitan area and 33rd statewide based on comprehensive student achievement metrics, campus performance indicators, and longitudinal college entrance rate tracking.
West Lake Hills provides 15 miles of professionally maintained trails with 5 designated trailheads providing primary trail access and 5 shelter areas with picnic facilities distributed throughout the neighborhood enabling distributed recreation use. Barton Creek Greenbelt, immediately adjacent to West Lake Hills properties, spans 809 acres with 19.9 miles of combined scenic trails accommodating hiking, trail running, and mountain biking through distinctive limestone canyons with seasonal swimming holes and notable geological formations. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve covers 227 acres of intentionally preserved Hill Country landscapes maintaining access to diverse native plant communities including cedar, oak woodland, and grassland habitats, with documented wildlife populations including white-tailed deer, bobcats, and migratory bird species. Mueller Lake Park provides 30 acres of recreational space development with a 6.5-acre central lake, circulation loop trails suitable for varied fitness levels, open-air amphitheater accommodating cultural programming, interactive playscape serving multiple age groups, and picnic facilities with shade structures.
Charles Schwab's regional campus represents a $315 million corporate infrastructure investment with 1.16 million square feet of modern office space specifically engineered to eventually employ 5,000 workers across financial services operations, customer service divisions, and corporate administration functions. The campus received inclusion on U.S. News and World Report's Best Companies to Work For list reflecting employment practices and workplace environment assessment. Fidelity Investments operates a major regional headquarters functioning as one of the nation's largest financial services companies' operational centers. Deloitte University functions as a dedicated corporate learning and training campus for the Fortune 500 professional services consulting firm. These interconnected employers collectively provide 5,000-15,000 jobs within West Lake Hills, establishing the area as a major regional white-collar employment center with sustained growth trajectory.
Living in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills combines direct corporate employment access with Hill Country natural landscapes and highly rated school options, attracting executives and professionals pursuing enrollment in Eanes ISD, which is consistently ranked among Texas's highest-performing school districts. Drive times to downtown Austin range from 20-30 minutes depending on specific residential location, traffic conditions, and chosen transportation corridors. The West Lake Hills town center offers concentrated shopping, dining, and professional services options centered in the Village at West Lake Hills retail district and surrounding commercial areas providing walkable destination shopping and dining alternatives. Shopping access includes Austin's leading retail locations and professional service firms.
West Lake Hills residents enjoy extensive trail systems development with 15 miles of professionally maintained pathways distributed throughout residential areas, Barton Creek Greenbelt offering 809 acres and 19.9 miles of established hiking and mountain biking trails, and Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve providing nature-focused recreation and environmental education opportunities supporting active outdoor lifestyle. Dining options include Las Palomas serving authentic Mexican cuisine with table-service and regional specialties, Blue Dahlia presenting French dishes emphasizing classical preparation techniques and wine pairings, Sway offering contemporary Thai cuisine preparation, and Hat Creek Burger Company providing casual American fare with local sourcing where applicable. Golf recreation includes local country clubs and championship courses serving the area's affluent resident base. The compelling combination of natural setting access, documented school performance ratings, direct corporate employment proximity, and sustainable residential infrastructure makes West Lake Hills highly attractive despite premium property pricing, with established homes ranging from $1.8 million entry-level properties to over $3.6 million for premium hilltop and greenbelt-adjacent locations reflecting sustained market demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is West Lake Hills from downtown Austin?
West Lake Hills is immediately west of MoPac Expressway, roughly 5 to 7 miles from downtown Austin. The drive takes 10 to 15 minutes via MoPac during non-peak hours.
What school district is West Lake Hills in?
West Lake Hills is served by Eanes Independent School District, which enrolls 7,530 students (2025-26). Westlake High School is consistently ranked among the top public high schools in Texas.
How much do homes cost in West Lake Hills?
Home prices in West Lake Hills typically start around $1 million and frequently exceed $3 million. The market consists primarily of established homes on large wooded lots, with teardowns and rebuilds accounting for much of the recent construction activity.
Is West Lake Hills the same as Westlake?
West Lake Hills is an incorporated city in Travis County, while Westlake is a broader term used locally to refer to the area served by Eanes ISD, including West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, and unincorporated areas. They overlap but are not identical.
What is it like to live in West Lake Hills?
West Lake Hills is a quiet, affluent residential community with no commercial district. Residents prioritize the top-ranked Eanes ISD schools, large wooded lots, and proximity to central Austin while maintaining a low-density Hill Country setting.
Does West Lake Hills have shops or restaurants?
West Lake Hills has almost no commercial zoning within city limits. Residents access shopping and dining in nearby Bee Cave (Hill Country Galleria), Rollingwood, and downtown Austin, all within a 10-to-15-minute drive.
