Fairways of Blackhawk, Pflugerville
Updated June 22, 2026 · 1,583 residents
Fairways of Blackhawk is a master-planned community in Pflugerville defined by its proximity to the Blackhawk Golf Club and extensive recreational amenities. The area offers high walkability and excellent dog friendliness, though residents should be aware of significant road noise from nearby traffic.
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About Fairways of Blackhawk
Developed starting in 1993, the Fairways of Blackhawk is an established master-planned community in Pflugerville, Texas. The neighborhood was built surrounding the Blackhawk Golf Club, an 18-hole links-style course designed by Charles Howard and three-time U.S. Women's Open champion Hollis Stacey, which opened in 1990 on former agricultural farmland. Initial home builders in the community included Scott Felder and Wilshire Homes, who constructed spacious single-family homes. As one of Pflugerville's signature golf course developments, the Fairways of Blackhawk is characterized by its golf course-adjacent lots—a rare feature in the immediate area—and shared amenities centered around a community clubhouse, tennis courts, and swimming pools.
The neighborhood is a residential enclave that prioritizes outdoor access, featuring a high density of green spaces and leisure facilities. According to iHuus data, residents benefit from a layout that supports active lifestyles, with high scores for walkability and pet-friendliness. While the area maintains a quiet suburban atmosphere, it is situated near major transit corridors, which contributes to elevated noise levels throughout the community. The visual appeal remains high, with well-maintained streets and proximity to local water features that enhance the overall character of the area.
Prospective residents should consider the current state of the Pflugerville Independent School District, which is navigating budget constraints and potential campus consolidations. While the community offers a high standard of air quality and a peaceful residential environment, the trade-off for its convenient location is a persistent acoustic environment influenced by road traffic. It is well-suited for individuals seeking an established, active community who are comfortable with the surrounding suburban infrastructure and the ongoing transitions within the local school district.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Residential spacing provides a moderate level of separation between homes, offering slightly more buffer between neighbors than the typical Pflugerville neighborhood. According to iHuus data, the area features a mix of property densities that prevents a sense of overcrowding.
Sidewalks are available on one side of the streets and safe crossings are established throughout the area. This level of pedestrian accessibility is above the Pflugerville average, according to iHuus data.
Large homes and frequent upscale amenities provide a highly manicured landscape that is noticeably more visually appealing than the Pflugerville average. According to iHuus data, the presence of spacious driveways and well-maintained property features contributes to a premium aesthetic.
Expansive green spaces and wide, traffic-free paths make this area significantly more dog-friendly than the Pflugerville average, according to iHuus data.
Open land and wooded areas provide a sense of space that is slightly more rural than the typical Pflugerville landscape, according to iHuus data.
Suburban streets and green spaces provide a steady residential rhythm with a higher level of activity and amenity access than the Pflugerville average. While some blocks are quiet and near water features, certain areas offer social hubs and leisure spots for daily convenience.
Frequent noise from nearby airport runway activity significantly impacts acoustic comfort levels. This area experiences much higher levels of sonic disturbance than the typical Pflugerville neighborhood, according to iHuus data.
Air quality remains consistently good with infrequent periods of elevated readings. According to iHuus data, the atmosphere in this area is notably cleaner than the Pflugerville average.
Industrial facilities and warehouses are entirely absent from this area, providing a significantly cleaner environment than the Pflugerville average. According to iHuus data, the landscape consists solely of residential streets and open green spaces.
Health insurance access is widespread among residents, remaining slightly above the Pflugerville average according to iHuus data.
Political leanings in this area trend liberal, though the community is notably more moderate than the wider Pflugerville area according to iHuus data.
Residents live alongside a varied demographic of young professionals, families, and seniors. This age distribution is largely consistent with the broader Pflugerville area according to iHuus data.
Residual flood risk exists due to proximity to the 500-year floodplain, though safety levels are higher than the Pflugerville average according to iHuus data.
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| Dimension | Fairways of Blackhawk | Bohl's Place |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 7.67 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 4.29 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.62 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 6.62 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 6.17 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.89 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 3.91 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 7.89 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 6.25 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 8.26 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 5.49 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 8.04 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.57 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safety | ||
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Fairways of Blackhawk Rankings
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Pflugerville ISD is currently in a distressed operational state, marked by a projected $18 million budget deficit and an aggressive optimization plan involving the potential closure of six to seven campuses. While the district maintains a diverse student body and specific high-performing academic anchors (such as Hendrickson HS and Kelly Lane Middle), the organization is struggling with declining enrollment and a rapidly depleting fund balance that threatens long-term solvency. Current leadership is navigating significant community pushback and a 'C' rating from the TEA, placing the district in a period of high-stakes transition where financial survival is currently overshadowing academic expansion.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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