Mountain City, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
855 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$149,432 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$455,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,021 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,792 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
96.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hays County
3
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metro Area
3
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hays County
4
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 49
Feb 2 0 52
Mar 3 0 58
Apr 2 0 67
May 4 0 74
Jun 4 0 81
Jul 3 0 83
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 3 0 78
Oct 4 0 69
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 2 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, TX State Senate District 25, TX State House District 45, TX
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Schools

Jack C Hays Hs
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Live Oak Academy
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Rc Barton Middle
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Laura B Negley El
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Texas State University
11 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Southern Careers Institute-Austin
14 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ascension Seton Hays
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

San Antonio International Airport
49 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
71 miles, NE • 1 star
Easterwood Field
99 miles, E • 1 star
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