What are the schools like in Lost Creek, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Lost Creek?

The median household income in Lost Creek, TX is $149,868 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Lost Creek, TX?

Lost 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.

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

Q: Is Lost Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Lost Creek's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lost Creek is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,183,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Lost 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 Lost Creek, TX a Good Place to Live?

Lost Creek is a small town of 1,159 in Texas, with a median household income of $149,868 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lost Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lost 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

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

Metric	Lost Creek, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,183,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$149,868	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lost 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	Lost 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	86.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Lost Creek, TX	National Avg
Population	1,159	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Barton Creek, TX 2 mi West Lake Hills, TX 2 mi Rollingwood, TX 4 mi Steiner Ranch, TX 5 mi Sunset Valley, TX 6 mi

Lost Creek vs Other Cities

Lost Creek, TX vs Barton Creek, TX Lost Creek, TX vs West Lake Hills, TX Lost Creek, TX vs Rollingwood, TX Lost Creek, TX vs Steiner Ranch, TX Lost Creek, TX vs Sunset Valley, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lost Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Lost Creek's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lost Creek roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $1,183,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lost Creek, TX?

Lost 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 Lost Creek?

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

Is Lost Creek, TX a good place to live?

Lost Creek, TX has a population of 1,159, a median household income of $149,868, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Lost Creek?

Lost 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 Lost Creek?

The population of Lost Creek, Texas is 1,159 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Lost Creek: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $1,183,200, median household income $149,868, crime index 127 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lost Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.