The Town FilesHilltop Lakes, Texas
Community in Leon County · population 1,385 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $233,300
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 46.9
Hilltop Lakes is a community of 1,385 people in Leon County, Texas. The median home is worth $233,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 97% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns.
How Hilltop Lakes ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hilltop Lakes is worth $233,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). 92.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hilltop Lakes | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | — | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 92.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.3% | — |
Who lives in Hilltop Lakes
| People | Hilltop Lakes | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 35.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hilltop Lakes
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 39.4°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hilltop Lakes since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2019 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 28, 2014.
Severe weather in Leon County since 1996
Leon County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Leon County
Leon County had 5,852 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,846 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Hilltop Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Towns near Hilltop Lakes
- Franklin, TX17.8 mi · 1,614 people · home $168,800
- Madisonville, TX18.3 mi · 4,420 people · home $121,300
- Centerville, TX18.4 mi · 905 people · home $200,500
- Jewett, TX20.8 mi · 793 people · home $137,500
- Hearne, TX27.2 mi · 4,544 people · home $83,200
- Buffalo, TX28.3 mi · 1,767 people · home $73,500
- Calvert, TX29.1 mi · 962 people · home $116,700
- Lake Bryan, TX29.3 mi · 2,060 people · home $267,100
Hilltop Lakes questions
Is Hilltop Lakes, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hilltop Lakes scores better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns and quieter than 97%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Hilltop Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Hilltop Lakes is valued at $233,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hilltop Lakes?
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Hilltop Lakes get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hilltop Lakes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2019. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)