Neighborhood in Lakehills, Bandera County
Living in Central Lakehills, Lakehills
5th of 5areas in Lakehills
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lakehills overall: F
Central Lakehills covers part of Lakehills, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Lakehills. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
- Schools scores low (17 of 100)
- Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 10.8 mi |
| Park | 1.6 mi |
| Cafe | 2.1 mi |
| Restaurant | 1.4 mi |
| Gym | 1.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 15.4 mi |
| Childcare | 7.2 mi |
| Library | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 900
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $368,000
- Household income
- $79,400
- Average commute
- 67 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in Central Lakehills
Central Lakehills is an area in Lakehills with about 900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 14% of households with children.
Our grade for Central Lakehills is F. That puts it 5th of 5 areas we grade in Lakehills, a city that gets an F overall.
Pros of living in Central Lakehills
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in Central Lakehills
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 67 minutes, against 50 for Lakehills as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.
Central Lakehills report card
Each grade compares Central Lakehills with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D+
Homes cost 4.6x income.
24 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $79,400, 8.1% unemployed.
50 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.
17 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade F
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
7 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 67 min, 17% work from home.
0 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
19% have a bachelor’s degree.
33 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C-
14% of adults uninsured.
36 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
100% of homes owner-occupied.
85 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
83% of homes have broadband.
19 of 100 vs TX areas
Central Lakehills compared with Lakehills
Better than Lakehills
- Vacant homes: 6.2%17 points lower than Lakehills (23%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%11 points higher than Lakehills (89%)
- People below the poverty line: 3.0%9 points lower than Lakehills (12%)
Worse than Lakehills
- Home value to income: 4.6x61% higher than Lakehills (2.9x)
- Average commute: 67 min35% higher than Lakehills (50 min)
- Homes with broadband internet: 83%11 points lower than Lakehills (94%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DHill Country ElementaryElementary, Bandera ISD2.3 mi
- CBandera MiddleMiddle, Bandera ISD10.7 mi
- CBandera High SchoolHigh, Bandera ISD10.5 mi
Cost of living in Central Lakehills
The median home is worth $368,000, 42% higher than the Lakehills median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,245 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Lakehills | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value42% higher than Lakehills | $368,000 | $259,000 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income61% higher than Lakehills | 4.6x | 2.9x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Lakehills | 100% | 89% | 63% |
| Vacant homes17 points lower than Lakehills | 6.2% | 23% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lakehills | 2003 | 1998 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,014
- Property tax
- $231
Based on a $368,000 home in Central Lakehills, 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
| Measure | Here | Lakehills | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income12% lower than Lakehills | $79,400 | $90,110 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Lakehills | 8.1% | 8.8% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line9 points lower than Lakehills | 3.0% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Lakehills | 19% | 26% | 34% |
| Average commute35% higher than Lakehills | 67 min | 50 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points higher than Lakehills | 17% | 9.9% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lakehills | 0% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Lakehills | 83% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Central Lakehills
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Lakehills
- 1DSouth LakehillsMedian rent $970
- 2DSoutheast LakehillsMedian rent $980
- 3D-Northwest LakehillsMedian rent $1,530
- 4FNorth LakehillsMedian rent $1,240
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- FLakewood HeightsHouston
- FCentral HitchcockHitchcock
- FCentral RenoReno
Questions about Central Lakehills
Is Central Lakehills a good place to live?
Central Lakehills covers part of Lakehills, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Lakehills. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Central Lakehills?
The median home is worth $368,000, 42% higher than the Lakehills median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Lakehills.
What schools serve Central Lakehills?
The closest rated public schools are Hill Country Elementary (elementary, rated D), Bandera Middle (middle, rated C) and Bandera High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Lakehills that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.