Horseshoe Bay is a very small city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 4,756 people and three associated neighborhoods, Horseshoe Bay is the 428th largest community in Texas.
Horseshoe Bay home prices are not only among the most expensive in Texas, but Horseshoe Bay real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Horseshoe Bay is also a city of artists. Horseshoe Bay has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Horseshoe Bay’s character.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.35% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Horseshoe Bay is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Horseshoe Bay’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Horseshoe Bay is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small city, Horseshoe Bay doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Horseshoe Bay is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.32% of adults in Horseshoe Bay have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Horseshoe Bay in 2022 was $65,854, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $263,416 for a family of four. However, Horseshoe Bay contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Horseshoe Bay is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Horseshoe Bay home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Horseshoe Bay residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Horseshoe Bay also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.35% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Horseshoe Bay include English, German, Irish, Norwegian, and Scots-Irish.
The most common language spoken in Horseshoe Bay is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.