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Neighborhoods  /  North Austin  /  Hutto
Northeast of Austin · Williamson County · 78634

Hutto

Hutto is the Hippo town: a friendly small town that has grown about 67% since 2020, with newer homes in the low-to-mid $300Ks and a 10-minute drive to Samsung's huge new chip plant in Taylor.

What would I pay monthly?
~$335KMedian sale price
78634ZIP code
Hutto ISDSchool district
~10 minTo Samsung Taylor
~46KPopulation
HipposThe town mascot, everywhere
Historic downtown Hutto
Historic downtown Hutto
The Co-Op District, Hutto's dining and events hub
The Co-Op District, Hutto's dining and events hub
Hutto Lake Park
Hutto Lake Park

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Renelibrary (CC BY-SA 3.0), Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0), Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0).

01 · Overview

Where it is & what it feels like

Hutto sits on US-79 just east of Round Rock. The old downtown has historic brick buildings, and the Co-Op District next to it has become the dining and events hub. Hippo statues are all over town, a nod to local legend.

The big story is jobs. Samsung's multibillion-dollar semiconductor campus in Taylor is about 10 minutes east, and Round Rock's employers are 15–20 minutes west. That has brought fast growth, new schools and new retail along US-79 and SH-130.

Old Town HuttoStar RanchCarmel CreekEmory CrossingGlenwoodLegends of Hutto
02 · Homes

What you'll find here

The housing stock

Mostly homes built after 2005: 3–4 bedrooms and 1,600–2,600 sq ft from national builders. Many are in the low-to-mid $300Ks.

Star Ranch has golf nearby. Older homes and lots sit near Old Town. New communities keep opening east toward Taylor.

Typical home

Price range
~$270K–$500K
Typical size
1,600–2,500 sq ft
Lot
5,500–7,500 sq ft
Year built
Mostly 2005–2025
HOA
~$30–$80/mo; some MUD/PID

Kien's tip: If you work at Samsung or in Round Rock, Hutto can save you real money and time. Watch the tax line: about 2.0% in older areas and closer to 2.6% in MUD or PID communities.

03 · Market

Market snapshot

~$335KMedian sale price
−5.5%Year over year
60–90Days on market
~95%Sale-to-list

Estimates from public market reports (Redfin, Zillow), mid-2026. The market changes monthly; ask me for this week's numbers.

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04 · Schools

Schools

Hutto ISD serves about 11,000 students on 17 campuses and is rated C (75). It is growing fast, and new campuses keep opening.

LevelSchool(s)Note
ElementarySeveral Hutto ISD campusesDepends on neighborhood
MiddleHutto MS, Farley MSCheck each address
HighHutto HSGrowing district

Ratings: Texas Education Agency accountability. Confirm on the Hutto ISD site.

05 · Cost of living here

What would I pay each month?

Budget for about 2.0%–2.6% in property taxes depending on the MUD or PID.

Estimated monthly payment
$0

Estimate only. Rate default reflects the ~7% national 30-yr average (Freddie Mac, Sept 2026). Tax default ~2.2%; about 2.0%–2.6% depending on MUD/PID. Homestead exemptions can lower taxes. Excludes PMI.

06 · Local favorites

What locals love around Hutto

Downtown

The Co-Op DistrictRestaurants, music and events next to downtown
Old Town HuttoHistoric brick storefronts
Hippo statuesPainted hippos all around town

Outdoors

Hutto Lake ParkFishing dock, trails and picnic spots
Fritz ParkSports fields and the community pool
Brushy CreekShort drive to regional trails

Jobs nearby

Samsung TaylorSemiconductor campus about 10 minutes east
Round RockDell and big retail 15–20 minutes west
SH-130Toll road to Austin and the airport
07 · Commute

Getting around

Hutto is close to Samsung and Round Rock. Downtown Austin is 35–50 minutes.

    Approximate drive times: bright bar = off-peak, faded bar = weekday rush hour.

    08 · Kien's take

    The honest pros & cons

    Why buyers love it

    • AffordableNewer homes in the low-to-mid $300Ks
    • Near big jobsSamsung Taylor and Round Rock
    • Small-town charmOld Town, the Co-Op District and the hippos
    • Newer homesMostly built in the last 20 years

    What to weigh

    • Longer drive to Austin35–50 minutes to downtown
    • School ratingsDistrict rated C (75)
    • TaxesUp to about 2.6% in MUD/PID areas
    • Rapid growthTraffic on US-79 at peak times
    09 · FAQ

    Common questions

    Is Hutto, TX a good place to live?

    For buyers who want an affordable newer home near Round Rock or Samsung Taylor, yes. It has a friendly small-town feel. Commutes to downtown Austin are longer.

    How much are homes in Hutto?

    The median sale price is about $335K in 2026, down about 5.5% from last year.

    What school district is Hutto in?

    Hutto ISD, rated C (75), with about 11,000 students on 17 campuses.

    Why are there hippos in Hutto?

    The hippo is the town mascot. Local legend traces it to a circus hippo that got loose near the rail depot in 1915.

    How far is Hutto from Samsung Taylor?

    About 10 minutes by car.

    10 · Also consider

    Nearby neighborhoods

    Round RockNext door, big employers PflugervilleCloser to Austin, lake park GeorgetownHistoric square and lakes
    Buying or selling in Hutto?

    Working at Samsung or in Round Rock?

    Tell me your commute and budget and I'll send the Hutto homes that fit, with the tax rate for each.

    Call/Text 737-202-7766

    New to Austin? Read the Moving to Austin relocation guide: commutes to Tesla, Samsung and Downtown, budgets, school districts and Texas property taxes.

    Information is gathered from public sources and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices, HOA dues, tax rates, school assignments and ratings change; verify independently before making decisions. Listing links open a third-party site (Zillow), whose inventory is not controlled by KienWithKeys.