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Is Westlake Hills Safe for Families?

An affluent Austin enclave west of downtown with top-ranked schools, low crime, and strong family safety scores in every category.

A
Grade
89/100 overall
88
Crime Index
A
91
School Quality
A+
76
Walk to School
B+
About Westlake Hills

Neighborhood Overview

An affluent Austin enclave west of downtown with top-ranked schools, low crime, and strong family safety scores in every category.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Westlake Hills earns an overall family safety grade of A (89/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Westlake Hills?
Westlake Hills scores 88/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A relative to Austin area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is Westlake Hills safe for kids walking to school?
Westlake Hills earns a Walk-to-School score of 76/100 (B+). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do Westlake Hills schools rank for quality and safety?
Westlake Hills earns a School Quality score of 91/100 (A+) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Westlake Hills above the statewide average for TX.

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