Homes for Sale in Dripping Springs, TX
Dripping Springs sits along US-290 west of Austin in the Hill Country with a median sale price near $665,000 and roughly 113 days on market. The city of 7,405 grew 16.9% in 2024 and draws families, remote workers, and Hill Country lifestyle buyers with Dripping Springs ISD schools, wineries, and ranch-country terrain.
Talk to an LRG Agent About Dripping Springs →Dripping Springs Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Hays County.
- Population7,405 / 269,000
- Median household income$125,000 / $92,000
- Median home value$600,000
- Median age38.0 yrs
- Population growth16.9% (2023–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Dripping Springs Commute Times
Dripping Springs connects to Austin via US-290, a scenic Hill Country drive that avoids I-35.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Austin | ~25 mi via US-290 | 30–35 min | 45–60 min |
| Oak Hill / SW Austin | ~15 mi via US-290 | 18–22 min | 30–40 min |
| Austin-Bergstrom Airport | ~30 mi via US-290/SH-71 | 35–40 min | 45–55 min |
| Bee Cave / Lakeway | ~12 mi via Hamilton Pool Rd | 15–18 min | 20–25 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Dripping Springs city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Dripping Springs at a Glance
- Hill Country lifestyle
- Wineries, distilleries, and ranch-country terrain define the area. Dripping Springs is the Wedding Capital of Texas.
- Dripping Springs ISD
- Small, high-performing district with strong community investment and new campuses.
- New construction variety
- Custom homes on acreage and master-planned communities from the $400s to $1M+.
- Remote-worker friendly
- Hill Country setting with fiber internet reaching new communities. 30 min to Austin when needed.
- Premium pricing
- $665K median is among the highest on this list. Hill Country land commands a premium.
- US-290 congestion
- Two-lane highway backs up heavily during rush hour and festival weekends.
- Water supply
- Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Well water for many properties.
- Limited retail
- Grocery and basic retail only. Major shopping requires driving to Oak Hill or Bee Cave.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Dripping Springs
- Property taxes
- Dripping Springs’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.95%. On a $665000 home that’s roughly $12,968/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 $80–$200/month in master-planned. Acreage properties outside communities often no HOA.
Tax data: Hays Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Dripping Springs Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Dripping Springs neighborhood guide.
Headwaters
Premier master-planned by Freehold Communities. Homes $500s–$900s. DSISD schools.
Caliterra
Hill Country community with trails, pool, organic garden. Homes $450s–$700s.
Belterra
Large master-planned straddling Austin/DS boundary. Homes $400s–$700s.
Reunion Ranch
Custom homes on 1–3 acre lots. Homes $600s–$1.2M.
Downtown Dripping Springs
Small walkable core along Mercer Street with breweries, shops, and character homes.
Sawyer Ranch
Newer community along US-290. Homes $450s–$650s.
Dripping Springs Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs Elementary | PK-5 | ~650 | DSISD |
| Walnut Springs Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | DSISD |
| Sycamore Springs Elementary | PK-5 | ~680 | DSISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs Middle | 6-8 | DSISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs High School | 9-12 | DSISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs ISD | 7 | ~6,500 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.