Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Lost Creek, Austin

A+

13th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Lost Creek is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Cost of living scores low (4 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,020
Median rent
$2,890
Median home value
$1,192,000
Household income
$216,700
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in Lost Creek

Lost Creek is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 49% of households with children.

Our grade for Lost Creek is A+. That puts it 13th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Lost Creek

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $216,700, 131% higher than the Austin median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Lost Creek

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,890, 67% higher than the Austin median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Lost Creek report card

Each grade compares Lost Creek with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $2,890, homes cost 5.5x income.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $216,700, 4.0% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 19 min, 45% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    86% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A+

    5.1% of adults uninsured.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Lost Creek compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $216,700131% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%47 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 86%27 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 76%29 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Median rent: $2,89067% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BValley View ElementaryElementary, Eanes ISD1.1 mi
  • AHill Country MiddleMiddle, Eanes ISD2.3 mi
  • AWestlake High SchoolHigh, Eanes ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Lost Creek

Median rent in Lost Creek is $2,890 a month, 67% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $116,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,192,000, 115% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $7,358 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent67% higher than Austin$2,890$1,729$1,403
Median home value115% higher than Austin$1,192,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Austin5.5x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points higher than Austin76%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them47 points higher than Austin91%43%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Austin4.2%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198219941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$7,358
Mortgage payment
$6,525
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,890

Based on a $1,192,000 home in Lost Creek, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income131% higher than Austin$216,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Austin3.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points higher than Austin86%60%34%
Average commute19% lower than Austin19 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points higher than Austin45%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Austin4.6%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Austin98%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Lost Creek

Under 1830%
18 to 344.2%
35 to 6447%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Black0%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race2.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Austin

  1. 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
  2. 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
  3. 3A+Appaloosa Run
  4. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  5. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  6. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  7. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Hayden's RunThe Woodlands
  2. A+College Court PlaceWest University Place
  3. A+TurnstoneThe Woodlands

Questions about Lost Creek

Is Lost Creek a good place to live?

Lost Creek is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Lost Creek?

Renters in Lost Creek pay a median of $2,890 a month, 67% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,192,000, 115% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.5x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Lost Creek?

The closest rated public schools are Valley View Elementary (elementary, rated B), Hill Country Middle (middle, rated A) and Westlake High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Lost Creek name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.