All About Lakeway, Texas
Lakeway is conveniently situated in Western Travis County, just 20 miles west of Austin. Once structured to be a peaceful retirement community, Lakeway has now become more balanced and self-sustaining with its wealth of recreational activities. Carved out of historic Texas Hill Country ranchland, this gorgeous small city sits on prime real estate nestled next to the crystal clear waters of Lake Travis. Residents of Lakeway enjoy easy access to all the major areas of Austin. A 25-45 minute commute to Downtown Austin means you are just far enough outside the city to enjoy the natural Texas Hill Country landscape and air, but still close enough for short trips into Austin. Known for its beautiful rolling hills and scenic views, Lakeway has been purposefully groomed to feature the very best of country and suburban living.
Lakeway Real Estate
As with many other areas of West Travis County, Lakeway real estate values have been skyrocketing over the last two decades. Lakeway features a lot of housing choices: condos, town homes, single family homes, new homes, waterfront homes, lake view homes, gated communities, and vacation homes. Condo prices start as low as $130,000, and single-family homes range in price from under $300,000 to well over $3 Million. Lakeway real estate is some of the best in all of Texas. Home sites are beautifully landscaped, and the tree-lined streets offer shady retreat from the Texas summer sun.
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Lakeway Attractions & Activities
Natural Adventures
You simply can't miss the beautiful Texas Hill Country surroundings in Lakeway. The Highland Lakes region boasts seven natural bodies of water. The most expressive and attractive of them all is Lakeway's own Lake Travis. It is the single largest in the area with a volume of over 1,130,000 acre-feet when full. The temperate and clear waters of Lake Travis play host to year-round fun-seekers of all ages. Some of the activities available are: water-skiing, fishing, hiking, sailing, jet-skiing, camping, and horseback riding. Three Marinas: Lakeway Marina, Hurst Harbor Marina, and Rough Hollow Marina, serve as convenient access to all that Lake Travis has to offer. Hikers, joggers, and pretty much any outdoor enthusiast will be in heaven in Lakeway. Two expansive greenbelts hold both beginner and experienced hiking trails, and Lakeway sports three plush parks. Lakeway City Park is the largest of the three, spanning 64-acres complete with hiking trails, picnic areas, numerous trees, a playground, basketball courts, lake views, and a sandy beach. The Canyonlands, Lakeway's newest park, is over 20-acres and features the most spectacular canyon views in West Travis County. Whether you are into bird watching or a simple walk in nature, you will be at home here in Lakeway. With all the natural adventures here, it's easy to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
Shopping and Dining in Lakeway, Texas
Lakeway is a self sustaining community with small groceries and retail strips. However, for those interested in more, the brand new Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, TX just 10 minutes away, plans to open Fall 2007. Texas is well known for its diverse cuisine. Lakeway is no exception to the rule. Experience true Texas barbeque at Rudy's, celebrate the uniquely Tex-Mex cultural heritage at award-winning El Arroyo, enjoy some authentic Italian food at Rocco's Italian Grill, or cool down at an Austin institution: Amy's Ice Cream.
Golf & Tennis Destinations in Lakeway
If you or someone in your family loves to golf, look no further! Lakeway and the surrounding areas are well known for their abundance of gorgeous golf courses. Lakeway's own gem is The Hills Country Club which played host to the FedEx Kinko's Classic in 2007. 36 holes by Jack Nicklaus Design make this a course to see and be seen on! Nearby Flintrock Falls offers more affordable daily greens fees without sacrificing any of the amenities and breathtaking fairway views. With over 50 other Greater Austin Area golf courses to explore, you might need find a very dedicated golf buddy!
Lakeway tennis is also well known throughout the region and nation as a premier place to play the game. The World of Tennis complex has been recognized by World Tennis magazine as one of the top 25 facilities in the world and Tennis Magazine ranked it in the top 50 in the US! No matter what recreational sport you play, there is undoubtedly a great place to enjoy it in Lakeway.
Lakeway Schools
Lakeway is part of the highly-regarded Lake Travis Independent School District. State-wide recognition is standard of this school district and it offers a low 16 to1 student to faculty ratio, honors courses, computer classes, strong extracurricular activities, and very high college admission rates. Once they have flown the nest, world-class higher education awaits just miles away. The University of Texas, a nationally recognized state college is home to over 50 thousand undergrad and graduate students that enjoy the sun and fun of the Texas Hill Country. If big colleges aren't your thing Austin is also home to many reputable smaller private and vocational colleges like St. Edwards University, Texas Culinary Academy, and Concordia University. Austin and Lakeway are at the top when it comes to academic resources, so you can feel confident about your children's future.
Lakeway, TX Weather and Demographics
Central Texas is known for its gorgeous weather and fresh air. Spring in the Texas Hill Country is really something to see. The wealth of natural plants and animals flourish and the temperature averages a comfortable 68 degrees F. Summer in Texas means, yes, high temperatures. Temperatures can reach over 100 degrees F, but they average around 85 degrees F during the summer months. Cool breezes and rivers help keep you cool until you make it to fall when the temperatures drop slightly and the leaves begin to turn colors. Lakeway often sees a good amount of rain during this season; around 4 inches/month. Cool fall breezes are followed by mild winters when the temperature hovers around 55 degrees F.
Lakeway has been growing quickly over the last decade and now consist of over 9,000 residents. The average Lakeway resident is 42 years old and has a household income of $90,000 (well above the national average).
Ethnicities in Lakeway:
- White Non-Hispanic (93.3%)
- Hispanic (4.2%)
- Two or more ethnicities (1.0%)
- Other ethnicity (0.9%)
- African American (0.8%)
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