Spanning a rustic landscape in west-Austin, West Lake Hills is provides the perfect combination of country living with all the amenities of downtown just a five-minute drive away. With a population of just over 3,000, with 1,000 homes and 200 businesses, the highly coveted neighborhood attracts upper-middle class families and single professionals looking for a break from the fast-growing Austin population.

West Lake Hills residents also cite the strong feeling of community amongst their neighbors and take great pride in the Eanes Independent School System. Children attend any of eight elementary and middle schools before heading to Westlake High School, and each of these schools was awarded "exemplary" status by the Texas Education Agency for their student's achievements.

The majority of residences in West Lake Hills were built in the 1970's before the city placed a restriction on development forcing all new properties to be built on at least one acre of land. With all of these factors taken into account, real estate in this west Austin neighborhood is relatively expensive. The starting price for a house is nearly $350,000 though plots of land in West Lake Hills are generally larger than those in the neighboring cities.

Located between 3300 Bee Cave Road and just east of Loop 360 on Bee Cave Road, residents of West Lake Hills not only enjoy scenic views but have access to a myriad local shops, restaurants, and small businesses. Needless to say, the community's proximity to downtown Austin and the UT area allows easy access to countless other amenities, as well.

West Lake Hills residents also cite the strong feeling of community amongst their neighbors and take great pride in the Eanes Independent School System. Children attend any of eight elementary and middle schools before heading to Westlake High School, and each of these schools was awarded "exemplary" status by the Texas Education Agency for their student's achievements.