Market Overview for Blanco Independent School District
There are 49 active listings in Blanco Independent School District with a median list price of $1.2M and a median sold price of $570K.
Homes average 120 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 45 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $518.
About Blanco Independent School District
Blanco Independent School District serves approximately 1,200 students across three campuses in the city of Blanco and surrounding Blanco County in the Texas Hill Country. The district covers a large geographic area of rolling limestone hills, spring-fed creeks, and ranch land along US Highway 281 and US Highway 290. Blanco sits on the Blanco River approximately 50 miles west of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio. The town was founded in 1858 and briefly served as the Blanco County seat before it was moved to Johnson City in 1890. Blanco State Park, a 105-acre facility on the Blanco River within the city limits, is a defining feature of the community and draws visitors for camping, fishing, and river swimming year-round.
Real estate within Blanco ISD ranges from modest homes in the city of Blanco to large ranch estates on the surrounding Hill Country terrain. In-town homes typically price from $250K to $500K, with historic properties near the town square occasionally listing higher. Acreage properties of 5 to 20 acres with homes range from $450K to $900K, and larger ranches of 50 or more acres can exceed $1.5 million depending on water features, views, and improvements. New construction is primarily custom-built homes on individual lots rather than subdivisions, consistent with the area's rural zoning and septic system requirements. The median home price in the district is approximately $425K, reflecting the Hill Country premium and the distance from Austin's suburban sprawl.
Blanco ISD operates Blanco Elementary for pre-K through 5th grade, Blanco Middle School for 6th through 8th grade, and Blanco High School for 9th through 12th grade. Blanco High School enrolls approximately 350 students and competes in UIL Class 3A athletics, with a competitive track and field program and active FFA and 4-H participation reflecting the ranching heritage of the area. The district offers dual-credit courses through Blinn College and Career and Technical Education pathways in agricultural science, welding, and business. TEA accountability ratings have been Met Standard, with the district earning Distinction Designations in academic achievement. Class sizes are small relative to suburban districts, with student-to-teacher ratios averaging around 14 to 1.
Blanco is approximately 50 minutes from downtown Austin via US-290 and US-281. Johnson City is 15 minutes north on US-281, Dripping Springs is 30 minutes east on US-290, and Fredericksburg is 40 minutes northwest on US-290. The community does not have direct highway access to I-35, and the two-lane ranch roads that connect Blanco to the interstate contribute to a sense of separation from the metro area. Most employed residents commute to Austin, San Marcos, or Dripping Springs, or work locally in ranching, tourism, and small businesses. The Blanco County Courthouse on the town square anchors the small commercial district, which includes restaurants, antique shops, and the Blanco Bowling Club and Bistro.
