Westlake Hills is also known simply as "West Lake". Located on the Western Shore of Lake Austin, Westlake Hills is a charming small city offering a nice mix of Hill Country beauty and urban convenience. Westlake Hills is considered an upscale suburb of Austin, and is known for its wide variety of fine homes and waterfront properties.

Westlake Hills real estate is just West of downtown Austin, local residents and government officials have gone out of their way to preserve the community's rural appeal and natural beauty. The town covers 2,560 acres, much of which is dedicated to parks and green space.