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Briarcliff, TX
Village in Travis County, Texas.
Population
2,735
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,739
ZIP codes
0
Briarcliff and its ZIP codes
Briarcliff at a glance
- Briarcliff is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $140,938, 80% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $550,800 (94% above Texas) and median rent is $2,718 a month.
Local data for Briarcliff, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Briarcliff, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$140,938
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$550,800
Median rent
$2,718/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
53.1%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
35.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (613), Irish Americans (421), Mexican Americans (371).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Travis County. PPP loans are for Briarcliff.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$100,928
934,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.7B
FY 2026, $16,082 per person
How people get to work
Briarcliff, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.0%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home34.2%
Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Briarcliff, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,072
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6,295
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Briarcliff, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Briarcliff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Point VentureVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Lago VistaCity | 4.8 mi | 14.4 |
| The HillsVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LakewayCity | 5.8 mi | 12.9 |
| Hudson BendCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4 |
| JonestownCity | 7.7 mi | 6.5 |
| VolenteVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Bee CaveCity | 8.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Steiner RanchCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Double HornCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Cedar ParkCity | 14 mi | 25.6 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 15 mi | 8.8 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 16 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Briarcliff, TX in?
- Briarcliff is in Travis County, Texas.
- What is the population of Briarcliff, TX?
- About 2,735 people live in Briarcliff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Briarcliff?
- Nearby places include Point Venture (3.3 mi), Lago Vista (4.8 mi), The Hills (5.5 mi), Lakeway (5.8 mi), Hudson Bend (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023