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Is Lakeway Texas a good place to live?

Is Lakeway Texas a good place to live?

Lakeway is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Lakeway offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Lakeway and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lakeway are highly rated.

Is Lakeway Texas expensive?

Lakeway home prices are not only among the most expensive in Texas, but Lakeway real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America. Lakeway is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 92.90% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average.

What is Lakeway Texas known for?

It is considered one of the finest small cities in the Austin metro area. Lakeway is a unique, prestigious, growth-managed community with a full-service city government. The City provides police, court, building and development, parks and recreation, streets and drainage, and solid waste management services.

When was Lakeway built?

1963
The official Grand Opening of the Lakeway Inn and Marina was in July of 1963, and many famous people would go on to become guests of the resort and hotel, including President LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson. Lakeway as a community, however, still had a long way to go until it would be recognizable as the place it is today.

Is Lakeway Texas wealthy?

The city of Lakeway is quickly becoming an affluent area of Texas. The median household income for the city surged 21.23% in the past five years to $132,899 in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s estimates released earlier this month.

What is there to do in Lakeway Texas today?

Top 10 things to do in Lakeway

  • Lakeway City Park.
  • Lakeway Resort & Spa.
  • Austin Salt Cave.
  • Hamilton greenbelts.
  • Outdoor movies.
  • Zipline thrills.
  • Eat local, early. Cafe Lago Coffeehouse is the go-to place for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch for Lakeway locals.
  • Eat local, later.

How large is Lakeway Texas?

34.68 km²
Lakeway/Area

What state is Lake Travis in?

Texas
Lake Travis/State

What is the crime rate in Lakeway Texas?

Lakeway Annual Crimes

Violent Total
Number of Crimes 9 155
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) 0.56 9.70

How was Lake Travis made?

The reservoir was formed in 1942 by the construction of Mansfield Dam on the western edge of Austin, Texas by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), and was built specifically to contain floodwaters in a flash-flood prone region.

Where is the city of Lakeway, TX located?

Our city is a jewel, nestled in the western corner of Travis County. We are part of one of the best school systems in the state, along with being one of the most scenic communities around. We have been honored as a certified Scenic City for many years.

What is the crime rate in Lakeway TX?

The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lakeway is 7,135 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average. The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 270.6.

Where does flooding occur in Lakeway, TX?

Flooding continues as Lake Travis rises Flooding continues to occur in lower lying neighborhoods in the Lakeway area as the lake continues to rise.

When is Lakeway TX garage sale in August?

The 6th annual event will take place August 21 at Lakeway Activity Center, and August 21 & 22 at various home studios. Click through for more details. Additional Info… Summer tends to bring more activity, including garage sales, yard projects and more time on the lake.