Neighborhood in Lakeway, Travis County

Living in Vistas at Lakeway, Lakeway

A+

1st of 4areas in Lakeway
Overall score 100 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lakeway overall: A

Vistas at Lakeway is a neighborhood in Lakeway, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Lakeway. It does best on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
590
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$620,000
Household income
$219,300
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Vistas at Lakeway

Vistas at Lakeway is a neighborhood in Lakeway with about 600 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Vistas at Lakeway is A+. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Lakeway, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Vistas at Lakeway

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Vistas at Lakeway

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

Vistas at Lakeway report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Homes cost 2.8x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $219,300, 0% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    94 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 20 min, 70% work from home.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.1% of adults uninsured.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Vistas at Lakeway compared with Lakeway

Better than Lakeway

  • Home value to income: 2.8x36% lower than Lakeway (4.4x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%14 points higher than Lakeway (86%)
  • Average commute: 20 min32% lower than Lakeway (29 min)

Worse than Lakeway

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%14 points lower than Lakeway (74%)
  • Vacant homes: 20%11 points higher than Lakeway (8.5%)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.0%4 points higher than Lakeway (2.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALakeway ElementaryElementary, Lake Travis ISD0.4 mi
  • ABee Cave MiddleMiddle, Lake Travis ISD3.1 mi
  • ALake Travis High SchoolHigh, Lake Travis ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Vistas at Lakeway

The median home is worth $620,000, 26% lower than the Lakeway median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,071 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLakewayTexas
Median home value26% lower than Lakeway$620,000$841,300$283,800
Home value to income36% lower than Lakeway2.8x4.4x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Lakeway100%86%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than Lakeway20%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lakeway199120041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,071
Mortgage payment
$3,394
Property tax
$678

Based on a $620,000 home in Vistas at Lakeway, 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 income15% higher than Lakeway$219,300$190,060$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Lakeway0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Lakeway6.0%2.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Lakeway60%74%34%
Average commute32% lower than Lakeway20 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home20 points higher than Lakeway70%50%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Lakeway0%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Lakeway100%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 Vistas at Lakeway

Under 188.8%
18 to 346.3%
35 to 6452%
65 and over33%
Race and ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Black5.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lakeway

  1. 2ACentral LakewayMedian rent $3,230
  2. 3AWest LakewayMedian rent $3,500+
  3. 4ABella MontagnaMedian rent $2,350

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Linton RidgeThe Woodlands
  2. A+Highland MeadowsFlower Mound
  3. A+WoodcrestHouston

Questions about Vistas at Lakeway

Is Vistas at Lakeway a good place to live?

Vistas at Lakeway is a neighborhood in Lakeway, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Lakeway. It does best on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Vistas at Lakeway?

The median home is worth $620,000, 26% lower than the Lakeway median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Lakeway.

What schools serve Vistas at Lakeway?

The closest rated public schools are Lakeway Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bee Cave Middle (middle, rated A) 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 1 Census block group closest to the Vistas at Lakeway 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.