Neighborhood in Lakehills, Bandera County

Living in South Lakehills, Lakehills

D

1st of 5areas in Lakehills
Overall score 19 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lakehills overall: F

South Lakehills covers part of Lakehills, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Lakehills. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (1 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.8 mi
Pharmacy10.0 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym2.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care14.8 mi
Childcare9.5 mi
Library4.1 mi

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

Population
1,560
Median rent
$970
Median home value
$221,000
Household income
$78,000
Average commute
44 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in South Lakehills

South Lakehills is an area in Lakehills with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 11% of households with children.

Our grade for South Lakehills is D. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Lakehills, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in South Lakehills

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in South Lakehills

  • Higher poverty. 19% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Lakehills.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.8 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

South Lakehills report card

Each grade compares South 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 B+

    Median rent $970, homes cost 2.8x income.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $78,000, 4.0% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 44 min, 9.0% work from home.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

South Lakehills compared with Lakehills

Better than Lakehills

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%17 points lower than Lakehills (66%)
  • Average commute: 44 min13% lower than Lakehills (50 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 4.0%5 points lower than Lakehills (8.8%)

Worse than Lakehills

  • Vacant homes: 37%14 points higher than Lakehills (23%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%10 points lower than Lakehills (89%)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%7 points higher than Lakehills (12%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DHill Country ElementaryElementary, Bandera ISD4.7 mi
  • CBandera MiddleMiddle, Bandera ISD12.2 mi
  • BHarlan High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD11.9 mi

Cost of living in South Lakehills

Median rent in South Lakehills is $970 a month, 7% lower than the Lakehills median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $221,000, 15% lower than the Lakehills median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,329 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLakehillsTexas
Median rent7% lower than Lakehills$970$1,046$1,403
Median home value15% lower than Lakehills$221,000$259,000$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Lakehills2.8x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Lakehills49%66%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Lakehills79%89%63%
Vacant homes14 points higher than Lakehills37%23%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lakehills199819981992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,329
Mortgage payment
$1,210
Property tax
$119
Median rent, for comparison
$970

Based on a $221,000 home in South 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

MeasureHereLakehillsTexas
Median household income13% lower than Lakehills$78,000$90,110$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Lakehills4.0%8.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Lakehills19%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Lakehills21%26%34%
Average commute13% lower than Lakehills44 min50 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Lakehills9.0%9.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lakehills0%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Lakehills94%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in South Lakehills

Under 1812%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6443%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White77%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black2.6%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lakehills

  1. 2DSoutheast LakehillsMedian rent $980
  2. 3D-Northwest LakehillsMedian rent $1,530
  3. 4FNorth LakehillsMedian rent $1,240
  4. 5FCentral Lakehills

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Southwest Little ElmLittle Elm
  2. D+Southeast Santa FeSanta Fe
  3. C-Central CiboloCibolo

Questions about South Lakehills

Is South Lakehills a good place to live?

South Lakehills covers part of Lakehills, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Lakehills. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in South Lakehills?

Renters in South Lakehills pay a median of $970 a month, 7% lower than the Lakehills median. The median home is worth $221,000, 15% lower than the Lakehills median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Lakehills.

What schools serve South Lakehills?

The closest rated public schools are Hill Country Elementary (elementary, rated D), Bandera Middle (middle, rated C) and Harlan High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups 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.