Lago Vista is on the North Shore of Lake Travis, just under 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Austin.

Lago Vista has experienced tremendous population and economic growth as a result of the ongoing increase in net in-migration into Travis County and the Greater Austin metropolitan statistical area.

The region is considered a major center for high tech and is host to hundreds of offices and headquarters for technology companies.

Lago Vista was incorporated in 1984 with a council-manager system of local government following attempts by the City of Austin to annex the area in the early 1980s.

The plan provides a snapshot of projected demographic trends, expected land use activity, transportation requirements, and overall neighborhood livability and quality of life.

[18] In the 2020 presidential election, Lago Vista supported Republican incumbent Donald Trump by margins varying from 60% to 65% compared to Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

In the House of Representatives, Lago Vista is served by Republican Roger Williams as part of Texas's 25th congressional district.

The majority of Travis County, including portions in Lago Vista ISD, are in the Austin Community College district.

Route 214 operates between Lago Vista and Lakeline Station in northwestern Austin (local fares apply).

CapMetro also offers an on-demand public transportation rideshare service in Lago Vista called Pickup which was developed by Via.

The main daily newspaper representing the Austin metropolitan area (which includes the city of Lago Vista) is the Austin-American Statesman.

Network television stations (affiliations in parentheses) include KTBC (Fox O&O), KVUE (ABC), KXAN (NBC), KEYE-TV (CBS), KLRU (PBS), KNVA (The CW), KBVO (MyNetworkTV), and KAKW (Univision O&O).