Market Overview for Wimberley
There are 27 active listings in Wimberley with a median list price of $1.1M and a median sold price of $624K.
Homes average 194 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 30 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $524.
About Wimberley
Wimberley is a community of approximately 3,000 residents located in Hays County, about 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The town sits at the confluence of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek at an elevation of roughly 1,000 feet, surrounded by steep limestone hills, spring-fed waterways, and dense groves of bald cypress, live oak, and Ashe juniper. Ranch Road 12 serves as the primary corridor, running north toward Dripping Springs and south toward San Marcos, while FM 3237 (the Devil's Backbone) winds eastward along a dramatic ridgeline offering long-distance Hill Country views.
Wimberley's real estate market reflects its popularity as both a permanent residence and a weekend retreat from Austin and San Antonio. Home prices range from the $250,000s for modest older homes and cabins to well over $1 million for properties with acreage, river frontage, or hilltop views. The median home price sits around $475,000. Many properties are on lots of one acre or more, and deed restrictions in some neighborhoods limit commercial development. Short-term vacation rentals are a significant component of the local housing landscape, a dynamic that has created ongoing discussions about regulation and housing availability for permanent residents.
Wimberley ISD serves the community, enrolling approximately 2,800 students across an elementary school, an intermediate school, a middle school, and Wimberley High School. The district is well regarded and draws families to the area. Class sizes tend to be smaller than those in larger suburban districts. Higher education options require travel to San Marcos, where Texas State University is located about 15 miles to the southeast, or to Austin for the University of Texas and Austin Community College.
Wimberley's economy is heavily oriented toward tourism, arts, and small business. The Wimberley town square hosts galleries, shops, and restaurants, and the community has long been known as an artists' colony. Jacob's Well Natural Area, a perpetual artesian spring with an underwater cave system, is a major swimming destination managed by Hays County. Market Day, a large open-air market held on the first Saturday of each month from March through December, draws thousands of shoppers to a site along RR 12. The drive to downtown Austin takes approximately 50 to 65 minutes via RR 12 and US-290. The Blanco River and Cypress Creek provide tubing, swimming, and fishing access throughout the warmer months.
Living in Wimberley
Wimberley's population is predominantly White, with a median age in the mid-40s, reflecting a mix of retirees, artists, remote workers, and families drawn by the natural setting and school district. Median household income is approximately $70,000. About 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the community has a notably high concentration of self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small business owners working in creative fields, construction, and tourism services. The Hispanic population makes up roughly 20% of residents, with smaller Black and Asian populations.
