Beautiful landscapes with a lakeside view of the popular Lake Travis---the main attraction to living in Lago Vista is self-evident.  The Texas Hill Country is known for its beauty and the various spots around Lake Travis are especially notable for this.   Lago Vista’s popularity as a place to settle or just to visit hasn’t changed its character as a friendly small town, either.  People still wave at each other and leave their doors unlocked, as befits as quiet town with very little crime. The natural beauty, small town character, and numerous opportunities for recreation make this an ideal place for retirement or to move with your family.    

Lake Travis is one of the most popular lakes in Texas for a good reason.  Its crystal-clear beauty and Hill Country surroundings make it quite attractive for picnickers and water sports enthusiasts.  On any given summer day on the lake, you can spy sailboats, wind-surfers, motorboats, water-skiers, houseboats, and people engaging in the old-fashioned sport of fishing.  Lago Vista also attracts its share of golfing fans, with three beautiful golf courses nested in the Hill Country with lakeside views.  The lakeside is also peppered with restaurants known as much for their spectacular views and sunsets as their cuisine.

The landscape is about more than just the lake views.  There’s also all the benefits of living in the Texas Hill Country, with its hills and canyons and falls for hiking and picnics.  Reforesting projects in the outlying areas make the air particularly fresh and the landscape of rolling hills dark green for much of the year. The Lake Travis area also has its share of museums and marinas, as well the Balcones Canyonlands Wildlife Refugee right in Lago Vista.  Residents can also stop by for a taste at the Flat Creek Estate Winery 6 miles west of Lago Vista.   All the various joys of living in the Hill Country come together for the annual Hill Country Dayz Festival in September, with live music, food tasting, and plenty of activities for the children. 

While many working residents of Lago Vista work in the area, others find that it’s simple to commute the 20 miles Austin to work.  Lago Vista residents are a bit more affluent than average, with a median household income of $59,000 a year, and a large number of residents work in the growing Central Texas tech industry.  It’s an ideal home for those who make natural beauty a priority.