Homes for Sale in Buda, TX
Buda sits along I-35 between Austin and Kyle with a median sale price near $425,000 and roughly 65 days on market. The city of 15,859 draws families and commuters with a small-town downtown, new-construction communities, and one of the shortest south-corridor commutes to Austin.
Talk to an LRG Agent About Buda →Buda Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Hays County.
- Population15,859 / 269,000
- Median household income$90,000 / $92,000
- Median home value$380,000
- Median age33.0 yrs
- Population growth5.0% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Buda Commute Times
Buda connects to Austin via I-35 and SH-45/Loop 1, with Southpark Meadows 10 minutes north.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpark Meadows / South Austin | ~10 mi via I-35 | 10–12 min | 18–25 min |
| Downtown Austin | ~15 mi via I-35 | 18–22 min | 30–45 min |
| Kyle | ~5 mi via I-35 | 5–8 min | 8–12 min |
| Austin-Bergstrom Airport | ~15 mi via SH-45 | 15–18 min | 20–25 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Buda city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Buda at a Glance
- Short Austin commute
- Closest south-corridor suburb to Austin. 18–22 min to downtown off-peak.
- Small-town downtown
- Historic Main Street with local restaurants, breweries, and annual Wiener Dog Races.
- Hays CISD schools
- Same district as Kyle with good ratings.
- New construction
- Active builders with homes from the $300s.
- I-35 bottleneck
- I-35 through Buda narrows. Peak-hour backups common.
- Hays County taxes
- ~2.05% effective.
- Small retail base
- Major shopping requires driving north to Southpark Meadows.
- Growth pressure
- Rapid growth is changing the small-town character.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Buda
- Property taxes
- Buda’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.05%. On a $425000 home that’s roughly $8,713/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Hays 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–$80/month in master-planned. Downtown has no HOA.
Tax data: Hays Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Buda Neighborhoods
Sunfield
Large master-planned south of Buda. Homes $350s–$500s. Community pool, trails.
Elm Grove
Newer community. Homes from $300s. Hays CISD.
Historic Downtown
Small walkable core with updated bungalows and character homes.
Garlic Creek
Established mid-range. Homes $300s–$400s.
Meadows at Buda
Affordable starter community. Homes from $280s.
Buda Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemphill Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Hays CISD |
| Elm Grove Elementary | PK-5 | ~710 | Hays CISD |
| Dahlstrom Middle | PK-5 | ~580 | Hays CISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Middle School | 6-8 | Hays CISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jack C. Hays High School | 9-12 | Hays CISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Hays CISD | 24 | ~21,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.