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Living in
Hutto.
About
Life in Hutto
The job market is solid with a 3.3% unemployment rate, though many residents commute 30 minutes or more to reach employment centers in Austin or Round Rock, so factor that into your daily life. Housing costs are moderate for the region at a median of $365,700, which feels reasonable until you're comparing it against national averages, and rents average $2,255 monthly. The community skews young and family-oriented—over half of households have children—which means good schools through the Hutto ISD but also a particular neighborhood culture.
Hutto at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
9.8%
Broadband Internet
97.9%
of households
Population Growth
+66.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hutto: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hutto, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.2%), and 19.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
6.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.6%
of households
Married Couples
63.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 61% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Hutto
In Hutto, rent runs 61% above the TX average, and home values are 29% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,790
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $328,297 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Hutto and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hutto is 0.9 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hutto Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute29.3 min avg
How Hutto residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hutto, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hutto runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
84.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
677.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hutto Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Hutto, the most common type is hail, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Hail | $25.0M |
| 2024 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $324.6M |
| 2022 | 25 | Drought | $694,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | $47,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Hail | $338,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Hutto) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (23 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hutto has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
115
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 37°F | 2.77" |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 2.14" |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 3.10" |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 2.65" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 4.60" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.16" |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.65" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.69" |
| Sep | 91°F | 67°F | 3.63" |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 3.94" |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 2.78" |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 3.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hutto
Uninsured
11.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hutto's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Pflugerville
Ascension Seton Williamson
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -taylor
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Taylor
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hutto
Hutto's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hutto (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,440 students · in-state tuition $56,944 · 71% graduate · median earnings $63,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 211 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 26% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hutto
Hutto has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
33 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hutto
Hutto Public Library
500 W Live Oak St, Hutto
Cities Near Hutto
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hutto?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hutto FAQ
Is Hutto, Texas affordable?⌄
Hutto's median rent is $2,255/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $118,834/year. Median home value is $365,700.
Is Hutto, Texas safe?⌄
Hutto's violent crime rate was 84 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 677 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hutto, Texas?⌄
Hutto has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hutto, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Hutto is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,255/month and median household income is $118,834/year. The median home value is $365,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hutto, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Hutto is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from