Market Overview for Hays Consolidated Independent School District
There are 1,080 active listings in Hays Consolidated Independent School District with a median list price of $331K and a median sold price of $323K.
Homes average 77 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 237 homes have sold, with 2665 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $181.
About Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Hays Consolidated Independent School District covers approximately 221 square miles across northern Hays County, serving the cities of Kyle and Buda along with portions of San Marcos and Uhland and unincorporated areas along the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Marcos. The district was formed in 1967 through the consolidation of three predecessor districts — Buda, Kyle, and Wimberley ISDs — and is headquartered at 21003 Interstate 35 in Kyle (78640).
The district enrolled approximately 25,049 students in the 2025-2026 school year across 26 traditional neighborhood-attendance campuses (17 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools) plus two alternative programs (Live Oak Academy and the Impact Center). HCISD employs approximately 1,524 teachers (full-time-equivalent basis) plus support staff. The district's three traditional comprehensive high schools are Jack C. Hays HS in Buda (UIL Class 6A), Lehman HS in Kyle (UIL Class 5A), and Moe & Gene Johnson HS in Buda (UIL Class 6A).
Hays CISD earned a "B" overall accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024-2025 school year, scoring 80 of 100 — continuing a B-rating streak from prior years. Jack C. Hays HS is the district's oldest comprehensive campus (opened 1968); Lehman HS opened 2004; Moe & Gene Johnson HS — the newest — opened 2019. The Johnson HS campus was named after William "Moe" Johnson and Eugenia "Gene" Johnson, two of the founding figures behind the formation of Hays CISD.
Kyle had a 2020 Census population of 45,697 (up from 28,016 in 2010), and Buda had a 2020 Census population of 15,108 (up from 7,295 in 2010) — both have grown substantially as I-35 corridor housing has expanded. The district sits directly on Interstate 35, providing direct access to downtown Austin (north, ~25 miles) and to San Marcos (south, ~10 miles). FM 1626 connects west to Manchaca and southwest Austin; FM 967 connects west to Driftwood and the Texas Hill Country.
Master-planned communities inside the district include Plum Creek, Waterleaf, Steeplechase, and Anthem in Kyle; Sunfield, Whispering Hollow, Garlic Creek, and Carpenter Hill in Buda. Day-to-day retail centers on the I-35 corridor including the Kyle Marketplace and the Cabela's / outlet area at the I-35 / FM 1626 interchange in Buda. Healthcare access centers on Ascension Seton Hays Hospital at 6001 Kyle Parkway in Kyle. Outdoor recreation is anchored by the San Marcos River corridor (a 15-minute drive south for tubing, swimming, and Rio Vista Falls), the Plum Creek nature preserve, and the city park systems in both Kyle and Buda.
Living in Hays Consolidated Independent School District
The two largest cities inside HCISD anchor most of the district's residential growth. Kyle had a 2020 Census population of 45,697; Buda 15,108. Kyle City Hall is at 100 W. Center Street, and Buda City Hall is at 405 E. Loop Street; both cities operate their own police, fire, and parks departments.
Housing inside the district is predominantly single-family. Master-planned communities include Plum Creek (a large mixed-use development off Kohlers Crossing in Kyle), Waterleaf, Steeplechase, Anthem, and 6 Creeks in Kyle; Sunfield, Whispering Hollow, Garlic Creek, Cabela's Drive area, and Carpenter Hill in Buda. Established neighborhoods cluster near downtown Kyle along Center Street and downtown Buda along Main Street.
Day-to-day retail centers on the I-35 corridor including Kyle Marketplace, the Cabela's / Cabela's Drive shopping area at the I-35 / FM 1626 interchange in Buda, and the Hays Marketplace area on FM 1626. Larger retail (the San Marcos Premium Outlets, Tanger Outlets) sits ~10-15 minutes south in San Marcos. Healthcare access centers on Ascension Seton Hays Hospital at 6001 Kyle Parkway and various Baylor Scott & White medical office buildings.
Outdoor recreation includes the San Marcos River corridor (about 10 miles south for tubing, swimming, and Rio Vista Falls in San Marcos), the Plum Creek nature preserve in Kyle, Lake Kyle (a small city park lake), and the city park systems in both Kyle and Buda. Transportation centers on Interstate 35 (north-south spine), FM 1626 (east-west between Manchaca and Buda), FM 967 (toward Driftwood and the Hill Country), and US-290 (north to Dripping Springs and Austin's western suburbs).
Things to Do in Hays Consolidated Independent School District
- San Marcos River & Rio Vista Falls: The San Marcos River, ~10-15 minutes south of HCISD via I-35, is a popular spring-fed tubing and swimming destination. Rio Vista Falls in downtown San Marcos features a low-head dam with calm pools above and a small whitewater play feature below.
- Cabela's & I-35 / FM 1626 Retail Corridor: The Cabela's outdoor/sporting goods superstore and surrounding shopping at the I-35 / FM 1626 interchange in Buda anchors a large retail and dining area, also including the Buda Outdoor Market on the first Saturday of each month.
- Plum Creek Community & Nature Preserve: Plum Creek is one of the area's largest master-planned communities, with a nature preserve, walking trails, neighborhood pools, and a small downtown amenity center.
- Kyle Trails & Lake Kyle: Lake Kyle, a small city park lake on Lehman Road, offers fishing piers, a pavilion, and walking trails. Kyle's developing trail system connects city parks along Plum Creek.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets & Tanger Outlets: Two large outlet shopping centers on Centerpoint Road in San Marcos, ~10-15 minutes south of HCISD via I-35.
Major Employers in Hays Consolidated Independent School District
- Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Education): The district itself is one of the largest employers in northern Hays County, with administration at 21003 Interstate 35 in Kyle and approximately 1,524 teachers (FTE) plus support staff across 26 comprehensive campuses.
- Ascension Seton Hays Hospital (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital at 6001 Kyle Parkway in Kyle; the largest healthcare campus in the HCISD area.
- Cabela's (Retail): Cabela's outdoor/sporting goods superstore at the I-35 / FM 1626 interchange in Buda; a regional shopping anchor.
- City of Kyle (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, headquartered at 100 W. Center Street, serving 45,697 residents at the 2020 Census.
- City of Buda (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, headquartered at 405 E. Loop Street, serving 15,108 residents at the 2020 Census.
Hays Consolidated Independent School District Schools
Hays CISD operates 26 traditional neighborhood-attendance campuses serving approximately 25,049 students (2025-26): 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools (Jack C. Hays in Buda — UIL 6A; Lehman in Kyle — UIL 5A; Moe & Gene Johnson in Buda — UIL 6A). Two alternative programs (Live Oak Academy and the Impact Center) round out the system.
School District: Hays CISD
Public Schools
- Uhland Elementary
- Kyle Elementary
- Ralph Pfluger Elementary
- Susie Fuentes Elementary
- Elm Grove Elementary
- Tobias Elementary
- Science Hall Elementary
- Camino Real Elementary
- Armando Chapa Middle
- D J Red Simon Middle
- Laura B Wallace Middle
- R C Barton Middle
- Dr T C McCormick Junior Middle
- Eric Dahlstrom Middle
- Lehman High School
- Jack C Hays High School
- Moe And Gene Johnson High School
Higher Education
- Texas State University (San Marcos) - Texas State University's main campus in San Marcos sits ~10 miles south of HCISD; many HCISD graduates attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hays CISD?
HCISD operates 26 traditional neighborhood-attendance campuses serving approximately 25,049 students (2025-26): 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 traditional comprehensive high schools. Two alternative programs (Live Oak Academy and the Impact Center) round out the system.
What cities and neighborhoods are in Hays CISD?
HCISD covers approximately 221 square miles of northern Hays County, serving the cities of Kyle and Buda along with portions of San Marcos and Uhland and unincorporated areas along the Interstate 35 corridor. Master-planned communities include Plum Creek, Waterleaf, Steeplechase, Anthem, and 6 Creeks in Kyle; Sunfield, Whispering Hollow, Garlic Creek, and Carpenter Hill in Buda.
How is Hays CISD rated?
HCISD earned a 'B' overall TEA accountability rating for the 2024-2025 school year (80 of 100), continuing a B-rating streak from prior years.
When was Hays CISD founded?
HCISD was formed in 1967 through the consolidation of three predecessor districts — Buda, Kyle, and Wimberley ISDs. District administration is at 21003 Interstate 35 in Kyle.
Which HCISD high schools are there?
Three comprehensive high schools: Jack C. Hays HS in Buda (opened 1968, UIL Class 6A, mascot Hawks); Lehman HS in Kyle (opened 2004, UIL Class 5A, mascot Lobos); and Moe & Gene Johnson HS in Buda (opened 2019, UIL Class 6A, mascot Jaguars). Two alternative programs (Live Oak Academy and the Impact Center) also serve specialized student populations.
How fast is the Kyle/Buda area growing?
Kyle grew from 28,016 residents in 2010 to 45,697 in 2020 — a 63% increase. Buda grew from 7,295 in 2010 to 15,108 in 2020 — a 107% increase. Both cities continue to expand along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Marcos, driving HCISD's need for additional campuses.
