Market Overview for Dripping Springs Independent School District
There are 303 active listings in Dripping Springs Independent School District with a median list price of $850K and a median sold price of $660K.
Homes average 66 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 73 homes have sold, with 900 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $355.
About Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs Independent School District serves approximately 7,500 students across 10 campuses in western Hays County and eastern Blanco County, centered on the city of Dripping Springs roughly 25 miles west of downtown Austin. The district covers approximately 250 square miles of Hill Country terrain along US-290 and Ranch Road 12, extending from the Pedernales River on the north to the Blanco River on the south. Dripping Springs sits at the intersection of US-290 and RR-12, and the district includes the communities of Driftwood, Henly, and Saddletree to the south and west. District offices are located on Merrill Street in Dripping Springs.
Real estate within Dripping Springs ISD is positioned at the upper end of the Austin metro market, reflecting the area's Hill Country setting and highly rated schools. Home prices in established subdivisions like Belterra, Headwaters, and Caliterra typically range from $450K to $800K. Custom homes on 1 to 10-acre lots throughout the district list from $600K to over $2 million. The Driftwood area south of town offers ranch properties with larger acreage, priced from $500K to $1.5 million depending on land size and improvements. New construction from builders like Taylor Morrison and Drees Custom Homes continues to expand the housing stock. Median home values across the district are approximately $575K, higher than most other Hays County districts.
Dripping Springs ISD has consistently earned high TEA accountability ratings, with multiple campuses receiving A grades. Dripping Springs High School enrolls approximately 2,000 students and competes in UIL Class 5A athletics, with competitive football, baseball, and track programs. The district opened a second middle school in recent years to accommodate growth. CTE offerings include agriculture, health sciences, and technology pathways. The district operates a robust fine arts program, with its marching band and theater productions winning regional awards. Dripping Springs ISD employs approximately 1,100 staff members. The district has drawn families from across the Austin metro specifically for its school ratings and Hill Country campus settings.
Dripping Springs is located along US-290, approximately 25 miles and 30 minutes from downtown Austin. The Hill Country Galleria shopping center in Bee Cave is about 15 minutes east. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park with a natural grotto and swimming hole, is approximately 20 minutes north on Hamilton Pool Road. The district's western location means residents are situated between Austin's employment centers to the east and the Hill Country wine trail to the west. Wineries and distilleries along US-290 between Dripping Springs and Fredericksburg have grown into a significant tourism corridor. Employment within the district itself is limited, with most working residents commuting east to Austin, Oak Hill, or the Bee Cave-Lakeway area for professional and technology sector jobs.
