What are the schools like in Barton Creek, TX?

School district data for Barton Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Barton Creek?

The median household income in Barton Creek, TX is $230,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Barton Creek, TX?

Barton Creek has an average high temperature of 62.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Barton Creek, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Barton Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Barton Creek's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barton Creek is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,647,300 and the median rent is $1,984 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Barton Creek, TX?

Barton Creek has a violent crime rate of 444.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2967.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Barton Creek, TX a Good Place to Live?

Barton Creek is a small town of 3,234 in Texas, with a median household income of $230,556 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Barton Creek stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Barton Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Barton Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Barton Creek's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Barton Creek costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Barton Creek, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,647,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,984	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$230,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Barton Creek's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

444.8 /100k

Property Crime

2967.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Barton Creek, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	78.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barton Creek sees average highs of 62.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barton Creek, TX
Average High — January	62.5°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Barton Creek, TX	National Avg
Population	3,234	—
Median Age	55.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	16.2%	22.2%
65 and over	33.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lost Creek, TX 2 mi West Lake Hills, TX 3 mi Rollingwood, TX 5 mi Sunset Valley, TX 5 mi Bee Cave, TX 6 mi

Barton Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barton Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Barton Creek's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Barton Creek roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $1,647,300 and median rent is $1,984/month.

What is the crime rate in Barton Creek, TX?

Barton Creek's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2967.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Barton Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Barton Creek, TX a good place to live?

Barton Creek, TX has a population of 3,234, a median household income of $230,556, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Barton Creek?

Barton Creek averages 62.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Barton Creek?

The population of Barton Creek, Texas is 3,234 with a median age of 55.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barton Creek?

Key numbers for living in Barton Creek: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $1,647,300, median household income $230,556, crime index 127 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barton Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.