Neighborhood in Lakeway, Travis County

Living in Bella Montagna, Lakeway

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4th of 4areas in Lakeway
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lakeway overall: A

Bella Montagna is a neighborhood in Lakeway, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Lakeway. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
3,490
Median rent
$2,350
Median home value
$775,000
Household income
$156,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Bella Montagna

Bella Montagna is a neighborhood in Lakeway with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 24% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 4 areas in Lakeway, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Bella Montagna

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $2,350, 21% lower than the Lakeway median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Bella Montagna

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Bella Montagna report card

Each grade compares Bella Montagna 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+

    Median rent $2,350, homes cost 5.0x income.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $156,200, 1.9% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 68 violent crimes per 100k, 836 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 28 min, 48% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    70% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.1% of adults uninsured.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Bella Montagna compared with Lakeway

Better than Lakeway

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%12 points lower than Lakeway (48%)
  • Median rent: $2,35021% lower than Lakeway ($2,981)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.4%2 points lower than Lakeway (2.5%)

Worse than Lakeway

  • Median household income: $156,20018% lower than Lakeway ($190,060)
  • Vacant homes: 14%6 points higher than Lakeway (8.5%)
  • Home value to income: 5.0x12% higher than Lakeway (4.4x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLake Travis ElementaryElementary, Lake Travis ISD0.7 mi
  • BHudson Bend MiddleMiddle, Lake Travis ISD2 mi
  • ALake Travis High SchoolHigh, Lake Travis ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Bella Montagna

Median rent in Bella Montagna is $2,350 a month, 21% lower than the Lakeway median. A household would need about $94,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $775,000, 8% lower than the Lakeway median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,920 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLakewayTexas
Median rent21% lower than Lakeway$2,350$2,981$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Lakeway$775,000$841,300$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than Lakeway5.0x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Lakeway36%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Lakeway86%86%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Lakeway14%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lakeway199920041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,920
Mortgage payment
$4,242
Property tax
$678
Median rent, for comparison
$2,350

Based on a $775,000 home in Bella Montagna, 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

MeasureHereLakewayTexas
Median household income18% lower than Lakeway$156,200$190,060$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Lakeway1.9%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Lakeway0.4%2.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Lakeway70%74%34%
Average commute4% lower than Lakeway28 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Lakeway48%50%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Lakeway4.1%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Lakeway98%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Bella Montagna

Under 1818%
18 to 3410.0%
35 to 6441%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black0%
Asian5.0%
Other or more than one race11%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lakeway

  1. 1A+Vistas at Lakeway
  2. 2ACentral LakewayMedian rent $3,230
  3. 3AWest LakewayMedian rent $3,500+

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-West AustinAustin
  2. AKensington PlacePlano
  3. ACastlegate IICollege Station

Questions about Bella Montagna

Is Bella Montagna a good place to live?

Bella Montagna is a neighborhood in Lakeway, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Lakeway. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Bella Montagna?

Median rent in Bella Montagna is $2,350 a month, 21% lower than the Lakeway median. The median home is worth $775,000, 8% lower than the Lakeway median. A median home costs 5.0x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Lakeway.

What schools serve Bella Montagna?

The closest rated public schools are Lake Travis Elementary (elementary, rated B), Hudson Bend Middle (middle, rated B) and Lake Travis 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 Bella Montagna 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.