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West Lake Hills, Texas · ZIP 78746

West Lake Hills — ZIP 78746

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West Lake Hills (78746) scores 64/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.73M.

64OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share3%
Property crime share97%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index86/100
Avg math proficiency74%
Avg reading proficiency82%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index13/100
Typical home value$1.73M
Median rent$1,847/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.73M

Median Rent

$1,847/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 15 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,957

Violent Crime

1,094

Property Crime

5,863

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Travis County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
HILL COUNTRY MIDDLE06–08946
80%
85%
CEDAR CREEK ELKG–05503
80%
84%
WESTLAKE H S09–122,854
78%
89%
BRIDGE POINT ELKG–05577
78%
78%
EANES ELPK–05529
72%
78%
FOREST TRAIL ELKG–05500
69%
85%
VALLEY VIEW ELKG–05272
62%
77%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

28,268

Median Income

$188K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

44 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78746 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78746 has a school score of 86/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78746 is approximately $1.73M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78746 in West Lake Hills has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.