Lakeway, TX vs Universal City, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.1). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $71,287). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 19,189 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+9.8 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Universal City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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