Market Overview for Del Valle Independent School District
There are 474 active listings in Del Valle Independent School District with a median list price of $342K and a median sold price of $336K.
Homes average 82 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 85 homes have sold, with 1130 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $203.
About Del Valle Independent School District
Del Valle Independent School District serves approximately 11,811 students (2025-26) across 15 campuses in southeastern Travis County, covering areas south and east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The district spans approximately 172 square miles and is headquartered at the Edward A. Neal Administration Building, 5301 Ross Road, Suite 104, Del Valle (78617).
TEA counts 15 DVISD campuses, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools (Dailey Middle, Del Valle Middle, John P. Ojeda Middle), and 2 high school campuses — Del Valle High School, the district's only comprehensive high school, and the Del Valle Opportunity Center for alternative programs. A second comprehensive high school — North Del Valle High School — is scheduled to open in fall 2028. Three DVISD elementary schools earned National Blue Ribbon designations between 1996 and 2001.
Del Valle ISD's predecessor was Colorado Common School District No. 36; it was renamed Del Valle Independent School District in 1963. When Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was built on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base land, voters approved a $38.1 million bond to relocate the high school plus three elementary schools (Baty, Hillcrest, and Popham). The current Del Valle High School building was constructed in 2000.
Del Valle High School is at 5201 Ross Rd in Del Valle (78617) and competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot Cardinals; colors red, black, and white. Principal Dr. Stacie Holiday. The school opened in 1956 as Del Valle Junior-Senior High serving grades 7-10 (grade 11 added 1957, grade 12 thereafter). Notable alumnus: Curtis Jerrells (professional basketball). DVHS earned the TEA Recognized rating for 2008-2009; the campus operates "The Go Center" college and career center and a Freshman Academy 9th-grade center established after the 2007 bond.
Del Valle ISD covers Travis County areas including the Del Valle community, Creedmoor, Webberville, Mustang Ridge, Garfield CDP, Elroy, Hornsby Bend, Pilot Knob, and parts of southeastern Austin. Two of the Austin metro's largest landmarks sit inside the district: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (the metro's primary airport) and Circuit of the Americas (COTA) — the Formula 1 / NASCAR / MotoGP racing circuit at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd in Elroy, approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Austin. DVISD earned a "D" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-25; its 2023-24 rating was a "B".
Living in Del Valle Independent School District
Del Valle ISD covers approximately 172 square miles of southeastern Travis County, immediately south and east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport along the SH 71, US-183, and Toll 130 corridors. The district serves the unincorporated Del Valle community along with Creedmoor, Webberville, Mustang Ridge, Garfield, Elroy, Hornsby Bend, Pilot Knob, and parts of southeastern Austin.
The Del Valle area's neighborhoods range from established Hornsby Bend and Del Valle homes near the Colorado River and Walter E. Long Park, to newer master-planned areas around Easton Park (south of ABIA along McKinney Falls Pkwy / Wickersham Lane), Goodnight Ranch, and Whisper Valley. Long-time established subdivisions cluster along FM 973 and the SH 71 corridor near Pilot Knob and the Onion Creek lowlands.
Day-to-day retail is split between the McKinney Falls / Slaughter Lane corridor, the SH 71 frontage near ABIA (including Ladybird Park and the Eastside Tavern district), and small commercial centers along US-183 and FM 812. Healthcare access centers on the Austin-Bergstrom Medical area, plus Baylor Scott & White and Ascension clinics in southeast Austin.
Two of the Austin metro's largest civic landmarks sit inside DVISD: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (built on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base; the metro's primary airport for commercial flights) and Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Elroy at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd — the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix circuit, also hosting NASCAR, MotoGP, and the Germania Insurance Amphitheater concert venue. McKinney Falls State Park (on the Onion Creek lowlands) and Walter E. Long Park along the lake of the same name anchor outdoor recreation. The Colorado River corridor along the district's northern edge provides additional fishing and boating access.
Things to Do in Del Valle Independent School District
- Circuit of the Americas (COTA): The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix circuit at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd in Elroy, approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Austin. COTA also hosts NASCAR, MotoGP, IndyCar, and SailGP, and the Germania Insurance Amphitheater concert venue is on the property.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: The Austin metro's primary commercial airport, built on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base land approximately 7 miles southeast of downtown Austin. Airport-area employment is one of the area's largest job concentrations.
- McKinney Falls State Park: A Texas State Park along Onion Creek inside Travis County, with two waterfall-style cascades (Upper and Lower Falls), swimming holes, hiking and bike trails, fishing, and camping.
- Walter E. Long Park & Lake: City of Austin park on the south shore of Walter E. Long Lake (a 1,269-acre cooling reservoir for the Decker Power Plant), with fishing piers, picnic areas, and boat ramps.
- Colorado River & Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory: The Colorado River runs along the northern edge of DVISD; the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory operated by the City of Austin is a well-known Central Texas birding site with three settling ponds attracting migratory and resident waterbirds.
Major Employers in Del Valle Independent School District
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (City of Austin) (Aviation / Government): The Austin metro's primary commercial airport on former Bergstrom AFB land; among the largest single-employer concentrations in the Del Valle area.
- Del Valle Independent School District (Education): DVISD administration is at 5301 Ross Road in Del Valle, with 15 campuses serving approximately 11,811 students.
- Circuit of the Americas (COTA) (Hospitality / Sports & Entertainment): F1 racing circuit and concert venue at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd; major seasonal employer.
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (adjacent) (Manufacturing): Tesla's Texas vehicle and battery manufacturing complex sits along the Colorado River just north of DVISD's northern boundary.
- City of Austin / Travis County government (Local Government): Multiple Austin and Travis County operational facilities are inside DVISD's southeastern Travis County coverage area.
Del Valle Independent School District Schools
Del Valle ISD operates 15 campuses serving approximately 11,811 students (2025-26), including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high school campuses — Del Valle HS, the district's only comprehensive high school, and the Del Valle Opportunity Center for alternative programs. A second comprehensive high school — North Del Valle High School — is scheduled to open fall 2028. Three DVISD elementaries earned National Blue Ribbon designations 1996-2001.
School District: Del Valle ISD
Public Schools
- Del Valle Elementary
- Newton Collins Elementary
- Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
- Popham Elementary
- Creedmoor Elementary
- Joseph Gilbert Elementary
- Hillcrest Elementary
- Smith Elementary
- Del Valle Middle
- John P. Ojeda Middle
- Dailey Middle
- Del Valle High School
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Del Valle ISD?
DVISD operates 15 campuses serving approximately 11,811 students (2025-26), including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high school campuses — Del Valle HS, the district's only comprehensive high school, and the Del Valle Opportunity Center for alternative programs. North Del Valle High School is scheduled to open in fall 2028.
What cities and neighborhoods are in Del Valle ISD?
DVISD covers approximately 172 square miles of southeastern Travis County, including the Del Valle community, Creedmoor, Webberville, Mustang Ridge, Garfield, Elroy, Hornsby Bend, Pilot Knob, and parts of southeastern Austin. Master-planned communities include Easton Park, Goodnight Ranch, and Whisper Valley.
How is Del Valle ISD rated?
DVISD earned a 'D' overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-25; its 2023-24 rating was a 'B'.
Is the Austin-Bergstrom airport in Del Valle ISD?
Yes. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sits inside DVISD's coverage area; it was built on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base land. When the airport was built, voters approved a $38.1 million bond to relocate the high school plus three elementary schools (Baty, Hillcrest, Popham). Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Elroy is also inside DVISD.
What is Del Valle High School known for?
Del Valle HS at 5201 Ross Rd opened in 1956 (current building constructed 2000). UIL Class 6A. Mascot: Cardinals; colors red, black, and white. Principal: Dr. Stacie Holiday. Notable alumnus: Curtis Jerrells (professional basketball). The school operates 'The Go Center' college/career center and a Freshman Academy 9th-grade center.
Where is the district headquartered?
Del Valle ISD administration is at the Edward A. Neal Administration Building, 5301 Ross Road, Suite 104, Del Valle (78617).
