Liberty Hill, Texas

Nestled in the hills of Texas, Liberty Hill has the advantage of offering its residents a rural living style and the close proximity of the state's capital. Being able to present its residents with the opportunity to live outside of Austin, which is only a 30-45 minute commute, Liberty Hill is rapidly preparing for its future. Liberty Hill’s new high school will open this fall. Liberty Hill anticipates its school rating to continue to be one of the best. On the average, there are 14 students per teacher at each grade.

A young community, with the majority of residents under the age of 50, Liberty Hill is also family-oriented. Approximately 35 percent of the households have children. Recent homes for sale have ranged in price from $90,000 to more than $450,000. Although the medium list price of homes for Liberty Hill real estate is $190,000, its home value index is over $197,000. In addition, Liberty Hill real estate has seen an increase of almost 3 percent in the last year. Homes for sale in Liberty Hill, however, have also sold for more than $700,000, making it an up-and-coming community in the real estate market.

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The Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Christian Business Leaders Association are planning to host a town festival in April 2014, to complement the Liberty Hill annual BBQ Cook-off, as part of a community project. Also, Liberty Hill opened the Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park and hosted the Liberty Hill International Sculpture Symposium, a first for the Southwest. Additionally, the Williamson Museum in Georgetown, located less than 25 minutes from Liberty Hill, hosts numerous educational events. During the summer months, children of different ages can participate in the David Crockett birthday celebration, a summer history explorer’s camp, an archaeological workshop, or experience a day in the life of a Texas pioneer.

The family atmosphere of Liberty Hill is enhanced by its dining establishments. Rated highly for its atmosphere, service, and food are: Dahlia Café, which offers American cuisine and live music on weekends; Hill Country Café, which offers local foods; and Smokey Mo's BBQ, which is lauded for its barbecue specialties.

For those who also enjoy the outdoors, the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, which can be reached in less than 30 minutes, offers numerous opportunities to enjoy the wildlife and engage in bird-watching on nearly 7 miles of trails. During certain times of the year, big game hunting is also available.

With a community devoted to its members, its close proximity to both national parks and the city of Austin, investing in Liberty Hill real estate is a wise choice.