Steiner Ranch is a 4,600-acre master-planned community set between Lake Travis and Lake Austin in the 78732 area, part of the Leander ISD school district. Once ranch land, it was transformed into a master-planned community starting in the late 1980s and 1990s and today offers over 20 miles of hike-and-bike trails, a private Lake Austin boat club, and homes ranging from established family sections to multimillion-dollar lakefront estates.
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Area | Approx. 4,600 acres, between Lake Travis and Lake Austin |
Population | 19,312 |
Median Age | 36 years |
Households | 6,847 (avg. size 3) |
Average Individual Income | $81,901 |
Walk Score | 7 — Car-Dependent |
Bike Score | 8 — Somewhat Bikeable |
School District | Leander ISD; feeds Vandegrift High School |
Amenities | 20+ miles of hike-and-bike trails, multiple community/rec centers, private Lake Austin boat club, University of Texas Golf Club |
Current DEN Listings | $1,895,000 – $24,995,000 (median ~$2.8M) — reflects DEN's active luxury/lakefront inventory; broader Steiner Ranch pricing across the community runs considerably lower |
Spread across more than 45 sections and subdivisions, Steiner Ranch blends greenbelt preserve land with resort-style amenities — three community and recreation centers, tennis and basketball courts, and a private lake club with a boat launch on Lake Austin. Because it's largely Car-Dependent (Walk Score 7), most residents drive rather than walk to daily errands, but the trade-off is space: 20+ miles of hike-and-bike trails and Hill Country and lake views most closer-in Austin neighborhoods can't offer.
Steiner Ranch falls within Leander ISD. Steiner Ranch Elementary carries an 8/10 GreatSchools rating and serves grades K–5, while Laura Welch Bush Elementary, located near Steiner Ranch Towne Square, holds a 9/10 GreatSchools rating. Both feed into Canyon Ridge Middle School and then Vandegrift High School.
How big is Steiner Ranch?
Steiner Ranch spans approximately 4,600 acres between Lake Travis and Lake Austin.
Is Steiner Ranch walkable?
No — Steiner Ranch has a Walk Score of 7 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 8 (Somewhat Bikeable), so most residents drive to daily destinations.
What school district serves Steiner Ranch?
Steiner Ranch is part of Leander ISD. Steiner Ranch Elementary rates 8/10 on GreatSchools and Laura Welch Bush Elementary rates 9/10, with both feeding into Vandegrift High School.
What amenities does Steiner Ranch offer?
Residents have access to over 20 miles of hike-and-bike trails, multiple community recreation centers, a private Lake Austin boat club, and the University of Texas Golf Club.
19,312 people live in Steiner Ranch, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $81,901. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Steiner Ranch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Wag-A-Bag, Sloan + Parker, and Wheatless Wonders.
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| Dining · $$$ | 0.79 miles | 9 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.79 miles | 19 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.01 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.19 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.28 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.5 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.79 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.33 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.37 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.95 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.95 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.07 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.95 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.2 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.23 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Steiner Ranch has 6,847 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Steiner Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,312 people call Steiner Ranch home. The population density is 2,954 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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