What are the schools like in Briarcliff, TX?

Briarcliff is served primarily by LAKE TRAVIS ISD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Briarcliff?

The median household income in Briarcliff, TX is $123,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Briarcliff, TX?

Briarcliff has an average high temperature of 60.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Briarcliff, TX affordable or expensive?

Briarcliff's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Briarcliff is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $424,100 and the median rent is $2,396 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Briarcliff, TX?

Briarcliff 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 Briarcliff, TX a Good Place to Live?

Briarcliff is a small town of 2,273 in Texas, with a median household income of $123,000 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Briarcliff stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Briarcliff 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

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

Metric	Briarcliff, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$424,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,396	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$123,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Briarcliff'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

Briarcliff is served primarily by LAKE TRAVIS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Briarcliff, TX	National Avg
School District	LAKE TRAVIS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Briarcliff sees average highs of 60.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Briarcliff, TX
Average High — January	60.4°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Briarcliff, TX	National Avg
Population	2,273	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Point Venture, TX 3 mi Lago Vista, TX 4 mi Lakeway, TX 5 mi The Hills, TX 6 mi Hudson Bend, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Briarcliff

Briarcliff, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78669

Briarcliff vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briarcliff, TX affordable or expensive?

Briarcliff's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Briarcliff roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $424,100 and median rent is $2,396/month.

What is the crime rate in Briarcliff, TX?

Briarcliff'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 Briarcliff?

Public schools in Briarcliff are operated by LAKE TRAVIS ISD. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Briarcliff, TX a good place to live?

Briarcliff, TX has a population of 2,273, a median household income of $123,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Briarcliff?

Briarcliff averages 60.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Briarcliff?

Briarcliff, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78669.

What is the population of Briarcliff?

The population of Briarcliff, Texas is 2,273 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Briarcliff?

Key numbers for living in Briarcliff: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $424,100, median household income $123,000, crime index 127 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Briarcliff side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.