Question 1

Is 78738 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78738 in Bee Cave has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 78738 among the safer ZIP codes in the Bee Cave metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 78738?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78738 has a school score of 81/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78738. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 78738 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Bee Cave. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 78738?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 78738 is approximately $849K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 78738 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 78738 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 78738 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78738 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bee Cave. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 72/100, 78738 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bee Cave neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
LAKE POINTE EL	PK–05	721	84%	82%
SERENE HILLS EL	PK–05	744	71%	70%
BEE CAVE EL	PK–05	785	67%	74%
LAKE TRAVIS H S	09–12	3,569	58%	77%
BEE CAVE MIDDLE	06–08	861	—	—

— ZIP 78738

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