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Rob Roy neighborhood

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Rob Roy

West Lake Hills
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28K
Est. Population
Covers all of ZIP 78746
1
School District

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Living in Rob Roy

Rob Roy is an exclusive, gated enclave within West Lake Hills offering some of the most prestigious estate homes in the Austin area. The community features large, custom-built residences on wooded, multi-acre lots with sweeping Hill Country and Lake Austin views.

Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion while being minutes from downtown Austin, the shops at Westlake, and the top-rated Eanes ISD schools. Rob Roy's combination of natural beauty, architectural distinction, and central location makes it one of the most coveted residential addresses in Central Texas.

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Demographics

Suburban

Classic suburban feel — yards, space, neighbors

Based on ZIP 78746

28K
people
1K
per sq mi
44
median age
82%
bachelor's+
40%
graduate+

Work & Economy

Lots of remote workers here — 42% work from home, way above the national average, and the job market here is really strong, and and everyone has solid internet.

2.6%
unemployed
TX avg 4.4%
41.7%
work from home
U.S. avg 15.2%
98.6%
broadband
4.2%
below poverty
TX avg 13.4%

Housing Profile

Balanced

Healthy mix of owners and renters, mostly '80s and '90s builds with real character, though a lot of renters here are feeling the squeeze.

66%
34%
Own11,848 unitsRent
$1,494,300
home value
$2,136/mo
median rent
1988
year built
69%
single-family
44%
rent-burdened

Getting Around

Car-Essential

You'll definitely want a car for daily errands, transit is limited.

12/ 100
Walk Score
Walk12 / 100
Bike9 / 100
Transit0 / 100
20 min
avg. commute
4%
no vehicle

Daily Life

H-E-B nearby for your grocery runs, tons of dining options — you won't get bored, and plenty of green space to get outside.

Grocery· 3Moderate
Retail· 20+Excellent
Dining· 20+Excellent
Parks· 20+Excellent
Healthcare· 20+Excellent
H-E-BBright Leaf Natural AreaEmma Long Metropolitan ParkWild Basin Wilderness PreserveBoulder Trail ParkRollingwood Municipal ParkWalsh Boat LandingRed Bud Boat LandingMayfield ParkMayfield GardensCovert Park at Mount BonnellH-E-BBright Leaf Natural AreaEmma Long Metropolitan ParkWild Basin Wilderness PreserveBoulder Trail ParkRollingwood Municipal ParkWalsh Boat LandingRed Bud Boat LandingMayfield ParkMayfield GardensCovert Park at Mount Bonnell

Education

School Districts in Rob Roy

Education shapes community. Here's what Rob Roy families can expect.

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