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Bee Cave / Lakeway
| Attribute | Bee Cave / Lakeway |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $2,000 – $4,500 $2,400 – $3,500 |
| Vibe | outdoorsyquietpolished |
| Pace of life | retreat |
| Housing mix | house, mid rise |
| Walkability / getting around | Car-oriented; some walkable retail clusters. |
| Commutes best to | remote, downtown |
| ZIP codes | 78738 |
| School district | Lake Travis ISD |
| Transit & access | Car-dependent; no fixed-route CapMetro service. |
| Parks & outdoors | Bee Cave Central Park · Hamilton Greenbelt · Lake Travis boat access |
| Grocery anchors | H-E-B Bee Cave · Whole Foods Hill Country Galleria |
| Major employers nearby | Hill Country Galleria retail district · Baylor Scott & White Lakeway · Downtown Austin (25–30 min via 71) |
| Getting there | 25–30 min to downtown via Hwy 71 / MoPac; 40 min to ABIA. |
| Rental landscape | Single-family rentals and newer apartment communities along 71. |
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