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What BestPlaces Users Say about Lakeway
Lakeway, Texas is a small city located in Travis County, known for its beautiful scenery and diverse community. With a population of over 16,000 residents, Lakeway offers a suburban feel with easy access to the bustling city of Austin. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Lakeway, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Mark" on BestPlaces.net, Lakeway is "a great place to live and raise a family." He adds that the schools are highly rated and the community is very welcoming. Another user, "Samantha," echoes this sentiment and states that "the people in Lakeway are incredibly friendly and welcoming." She also mentions the abundance of outdoor activities and scenic views.
However, not all reviews are positive. User "Karen" shares that while Lakeway has a lot of natural beauty, the cost of living is quite high and the traffic can be frustrating. She adds that "the lack of public transportation makes it hard to get around without a car." Similarly, user "Mike" mentions the high property taxes and lack of diversity in the community.
Despite some drawbacks, overall, the majority of user reviews speak highly of Lakeway. User "Emily" describes it as "a hidden gem" with a "wonderful sense of community." She also mentions the various events and festivals that bring the community together. Overall, it seems that Lakeway offers a great balance of peaceful suburban living with easy access to city amenities.
based on 2 ReviewsGet to know Lakeway with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lakeway
Life is Good! - 6/16/2011
We moved to Lakeway TX about 6 years ago from Atlanta GA as part of a corporate relcation. Lakeway is maybe 15 miles west of Austin TX, and has a small town / resort lifestyle we have not found elsewhere. We found the cost of living to be comparable to Atlanta, although Austin in general, and Lakeway in particular, are among the most expensive towns in TX. We have no State income tax in TX, so they make up the difference in sales and property taxes- which can be breath-taking.
We have water sports, boating, sailing, skiing etc on Lake Travis, right in our back yard, 5 golf courses and a fabulous tennis facility (16 courts) within 3 miles of our front door. Lots of outdoor sports if you don't mind the summer heat. (You do get used to it after a few years)
The weather is HOT here, with summer-like temps of 90's and well above beginning in late March and lasting through September. Winter weather is fantastic, with average daytime temps in the 60's and overnight
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Quality and Cost - 7/5/2008
The quality of homes within the Lakeway area is quiet good both in terms of materials, execution and also design/asthestics. Most have a Tuscan or Mexican style with tile roofs, stucco or limestone exterior. Compared to either the west or east coasts the costs per SF are low - around $140 to $160. There is ample supply and Austin, which is 22 miles from Lakeway, within the last two years has built numerouse high rise condos - quite chic and expensive. What makes Lakeway special is the hill country with wide
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