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Lakehills

Lakehills

Rural Neighborhood in Texas

Bandera County 78063

Neighborhood Reviews
3.6
$394,362 Average Value
$226 Average Price per Sq Ft
63 Homes For Sale

Views of Cross Mountain

Just 30 miles west of San Antonio, Lakehills, Texas, is a rural community in the high plains of southeastern Bandera County. Surrounded by Cross Mountain and Smoothing Iron Mountain, Lakehills offers slower life outside the big city with only one four-way stop and no traffic lights. There is not a lot of traffic in Lakehills due to the absence of lights and there is only congestion during morning drives to work and evening drives home. Native oak trees and crab grass decorate most yards, with residences often set deep on lots located off winding dirt roads Lakehills residents live on acres of land and open yards. Mountain vistas define the town's distinctive character, with buffalo grass. "That area, is super super hilly, you know, that's kind of one of the biggest benefits out there you get all the hills so you get a lot of really good views and its right by Lake Medina, Michael McCall, a realtor for Life in San Antonio Texas Home Group says."

Beaches, hiking, and biking in Canyon Park

Canyon Park, Lakehills' natural sanctuary, beckons outdoor enthusiasts. From lakeside beaches for fishing and boating to the Madrone Trail's hiking and mountain biking trails, this expansive natural playground fosters the community's nature-centric lifestyle. Children can sign up to play baseball in the Greater Medina Lake Little League, which also has softball and tee ball. Games are played at different sites, including Bandera Sports Complex. The Lakehills Community Center has events daily for residents of all ages. Lakehills is home to the We Care Wildlife Sanctuary, which rescues, rehabilitates, and provides a safe and permanent home for exotic and domestic animals such as lemurs, monkeys, and horses. The sanctuary offers tours to come and interact with the animals.

Ranch-style homes on acres

Lakehills' housing landscape primarily ranch-style homes with occasional custom style houses. From modest two-bedroom residences starting at $150,000 to sprawling estates priced up to $1,750,000. With mountain views and homes tucked off main roads surrounded by open grass, residents are bound by nature. The median home price in Lakehills is $327,500. "The pricing is affordable for the most part out there because it is slightly farther out. You do have some custom home neighborhoods down in that area. You have a super wide range of properties out there. Almost everything has some land to it," McCall says.

Gumbo cookoffs in Medina Lake Cajun Festival

The annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival stands as a hallmark event. Beyond lively dances and seafood indulgence, the festival fosters a sense of community camaraderie. Gumbo cookoffs, arts and crafts, and engaging games weave together a tapestry of shared experiences for locals and visitors alike.

Limited grocery store options

Out of the Way Cafe offers country-style breakfast, while 4 Way Bar and Grill serves burgers, cold beer, and live music. Lake Babes Boutique sells unique handmade clothing for residents. H-E-B, Walmart, and Target are not available for food shopping in Lakehills, options are limited to the local dollar store, the Hill Country Grocery. Some residents shop for delivery from Amazon or Kroger for things that are hard to find in store.

Out of the Way Cafe is a country style breakfast and lunch spot in Lakehills.
Out of the Way Cafe is a country style breakfast and lunch spot in Lakehills.
4 Way Bar and Grill in Lakehills has great food, cold beer, and often live musicians.
4 Way Bar and Grill in Lakehills has great food, cold beer, and often live musicians.
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Hill Country Elementary School is located in Pipe Creek, Texas and is part of the Bandera ISD.
Hill Country Elementary School is located in Pipe Creek, Texas and is part of the Bandera ISD.

College credit courses through dual enrollment at Bandera High School

Local children can attend Hill Country Elementary School, which has a C-minus Niche rating. Students may continue Bandera Middle School with a B-minus rating; for high school, students can go to Bandera High School, which also has a B-minus and offers a dual enrollment track for students to start taking college courses.

US Highway 90 leads to San Antonio

Lakehills is a town where people rely on driving their vehicles to get around. There is no public transportation in the area. People can hop on U.S. Highway 90 and drive just under 44 miles to San Antonio to experience city life, including big box retail stores and malls.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Antonio International

54 min drive

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 19 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
1/5/2016 Niche Review
It's an okay place to live.
3.0 Niche User
8/15/2014 Niche Review
Lots of For Sale houses... but each yard is pretty unique.
3.0 Niche User
8/15/2014 Niche Review
Not the best...but not the worst. I don't visibly see crime needing punished or that goes unnoticed.
5.0 Niche User
6/18/2014 Niche Review
its texas so its pet friendly heck its even horse friendly and everyone greets each other. The only time people get a little cranky is when you might spill there beer chuckles but all in all in most place you could leave your car running and nothing will happen to it. Also barbq's are away to connect to anyone from texas lol.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lakehills US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$277,000
Median Single Family Price
$338,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Number of Homes for Sale
63
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Months of Supply
14.80
Median List Price
$391,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
843
Median Year Built
1995
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,670
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
33,976

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,989
Median Age
53
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$76,379
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,050

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
29.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
55.6%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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