The Hills

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The Hills, TX

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One of Austin’s best family-friendly communities

Upscale Family-Friendly Community Commuter Quiet

The Hills is a village and one of the most upscale gated communities in metro Austin. Anchored by the Hills Country Club and Hurst Creek, this lavish community has upscale houses, condos, townhomes, and apartments available for rent. Great for families, retirees, and renters who enjoy luxury, the Hills provides access to top schools, excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, and a wide variety of shopping and dining options. Residents here live a life of leisure and it’s common to see people riding on golf carts around the community to have lunch at a friend’s house or to spend the day at the country club. The Hills is adjacent to a large commercial district that offers cafes, grocers, a theater, a bowling alley, and chain and local restaurants. There are also trails, parks, a skate park, and a swimming pool convenient to the community. Great for commuters, the Hills is only 30 minutes away from Downtown Austin, making for an easy morning drive or a weekend day trip.

Transportation

15

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

23

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wild Basin Preserve
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve
  • Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
  • Reimers Ranch Park
  • Emma Long Metropolitan Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.