Homes for Sale in Hutto, TX
Hutto sits along US-79 east of Round Rock with a median sale price near $366,000 and roughly 85 days on market. The city of 35,483 surpassed 40,000 in 2024 and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., drawing first-time buyers and families with some of the most affordable new construction in the Austin metro.
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Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Williamson County.
- Population35,483 / 643,889
- Median household income$85,000 / $108,309
- Median home value$330,000
- Median age31.5 yrs
- Population growth9.4% (2023–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Hutto Commute Times
Hutto connects to Austin’s tech corridor via US-79 to I-35 and SH-130 toll road.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock / Dell HQ | ~12 mi via US-79 | 15–18 min | 20–30 min |
| Samsung Austin | ~18 mi via SH-130 | 18–22 min | 25–30 min |
| The Domain | ~25 mi | 25–30 min | 40–50 min |
| Downtown Austin | ~35 mi via I-35 | 35–40 min | 55–70 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Hutto city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Hutto at a Glance
- Affordability
- Among the lowest prices in the Austin metro. New construction from the $250s.
- Growth trajectory
- 9.4% growth in 2024 — among the fastest in the U.S.
- New construction volume
- Multiple active communities with builder incentives.
- Hutto ISD
- Growing district with new campuses and strong investment.
- Distance
- 35 miles from downtown Austin. Commute is 55–70 min rush hour.
- Infrastructure strain
- US-79 is a two-lane highway through much of Hutto. Expansion planned but not complete.
- Young city services
- Retail, dining, and medical services are still developing.
- High tax rate
- ~2.10% effective, higher than Cedar Park or Round Rock.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Hutto
- Property taxes
- Hutto’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.10%. On a $366000 home that’s roughly $7,686/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Williamson Central Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA $30–$75/month in master-planned. Downtown area has no HOA.
Tax data: Williamson Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Hutto Neighborhoods
Star Ranch
Large master-planned east of town. Homes $300s–$500s. Community pool, trails.
Emory Crossing
Newer community with homes from the $280s. Hutto ISD.
Riverwalk
Along Brushy Creek with larger lots. Homes $350s–$500s.
Hutto Square
Affordable new construction near downtown. Homes from $250s.
Legends of Hutto
Mid-range community with community amenities. Homes $300s–$400s.
Downtown Hutto
Small historic core along US-79 with local restaurants and the famous concrete hippos.
Hutto Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Johnson Elementary | PK-5 | ~700 | Hutto ISD |
| Ray Elementary | PK-5 | ~650 | Hutto ISD |
| Veterans’ Hill Elementary | PK-5 | ~680 | Hutto ISD |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Hutto ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Farley Middle School | 6-8 | Hutto ISD |
| Hutto Middle School | 6-8 | Hutto ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Hutto High School | 9-12 | Hutto ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Hutto ISD | 11 | ~9,500 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.