Market Overview for Hutto Independent School District
There are 519 active listings in Hutto Independent School District with a median list price of $357K and a median sold price of $354K.
Homes average 87 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 111 homes have sold, with 1224 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $185.
About Hutto Independent School District
Hutto Independent School District serves approximately 11,101 students (2025-26) across 13 campuses centered on the city of Hutto (2020 Census population 27,577) approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Austin. The district covers Williamson County and parts of Travis County, including the city of Hutto plus portions of Round Rock to the west and Taylor to the east. District headquarters are at 200 College Street in Hutto.
HISD operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools (Hutto Middle, Farley Middle, Gus Almquist Middle), and 2 high-school-level campuses (Hutto High School and the Hutto 9th Grade Center). The district earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025 (76 of 100), with a four-year graduation rate of 93.6%.
Hutto High School at 101 Chris Kelley Boulevard in Hutto (78634) competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot Hippos (Hutto is the only U.S. city with a hippo as its mascot); colors orange and white. Principal Ryan Burns. Enrollment 2,313 (2025-2026). State titles include volleyball (1999, 2A) and tennis (2016, 5A). Notable alumni include NFL wide receivers Davion Davis and Jeremy Kerley.
The Hutto Hippo mascot tradition dates to 1915, when (per local legend documented in Community Impact and the Hutto Chamber of Commerce) a circus train stopped in Hutto, a hippo escaped toward Cottonwood Creek, and the depot agent telegraphed nearby towns: "STOP TRAINS, HIPPO LOOSE IN HUTTO." A hippo first appeared on Hutto High School graduation announcements as early as 1923. Henrietta the Hippo — a 14,000+ pound concrete statue — was brought to Hutto from Double D Statuary in Sinton, TX in September 1992 by the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has since sold 3,000+ smaller hippo statues placed at homes and businesses around the city.
The city of Hutto sits along Highway 79 northeast of Round Rock, with toll-road access via Toll 130. Hutto is in the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area. Outdoor recreation centers on the Brushy Creek and Cottonwood Creek corridors, the city's developing trail system, and the Williamson County park system to the north and west.
Living in Hutto Independent School District
Hutto ISD covers approximately 75 square miles centered on the city of Hutto (2020 Census population 27,577) in Williamson County, with portions extending west into Round Rock, east into Taylor, and south into northern Travis County. District administration is at 200 College Street in downtown Hutto.
The Hutto area's residential growth has been heavy along the Highway 79 and Toll 130 corridors. Master-planned and large-subdivision communities include Star Ranch (with the Star Ranch Golf Club), Emory Farms, Riverwalk, Lookout at Brushy Creek, Mager Meadows, Oasis at Brushy Creek, and Carmel. The historic core of the city sits along Hutto's traditional Front Street downtown north of the railroad, with smaller infill subdivisions inside the city limits.
Day-to-day retail centers on the Highway 79 corridor running through downtown Hutto and the Toll 130 / FM 685 / FM 1660 interchanges. Major retail anchors include the H-E-B at FM 1660 / 685, the Toll 130 frontage commercial, and Hutto Cooperative Drive's growing retail development. Healthcare access centers on Baylor Scott & White Round Rock and Ascension Seton Williamson, with smaller clinics in downtown Hutto.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Brushy Creek Regional Trail (which connects through Round Rock to Cedar Park along Brushy Creek), Cottonwood Creek crossings inside the city, and the city park system including Fritz Park and the developing Star Ranch parks. The Williamson County park system and the Granger Lake area sit to the north. Round Rock's Old Settlers Park (with Dell Diamond, the Round Rock Express AAA baseball stadium) is a short drive west.
Things to Do in Hutto Independent School District
- Henrietta the Hippo & Hutto Hippo Tradition: Henrietta the Hippo, a 14,000+ pound concrete statue brought to Hutto in September 1992 from Double D Statuary in Sinton, TX, anchors the city's hippo tradition. The Chamber of Commerce has sold 3,000+ smaller hippo statues across the city. The mascot tradition dates to a 1915 circus-train escape on Cottonwood Creek (per local legend documented in Community Impact and the Hutto Chamber).
- Hutto High School Football & UIL Class 6A: Hutto HS (Hippos) competes in UIL Class 6A; Hippos football, basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer schedules drive year-round community attention. State titles include volleyball (1999, 2A) and tennis (2016, 5A).
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail (adjacent): The Brushy Creek Regional Trail along Brushy Creek connects Round Rock and Cedar Park; the trail and the connected city park systems run through southern Hutto-area neighborhoods.
- Star Ranch Golf Club: Star Ranch Golf Club inside the Star Ranch community offers public daily-fee golf along the Hutto / Round Rock boundary.
- Old Settlers Park & Dell Diamond (adjacent): Old Settlers Park in Round Rock — home of Dell Diamond, the Round Rock Express AAA baseball stadium — sits a short drive west of Hutto along Highway 79.
Major Employers in Hutto Independent School District
- Hutto Independent School District (Education): HISD is one of the largest employers in eastern Williamson County, with administration at 200 College Street in Hutto and 13 campuses serving approximately 11,101 students (2025-26).
- City of Hutto (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 27,577 residents at the 2020 Census.
- Williamson County government (regional) (Local Government): Williamson County operations are concentrated in nearby Georgetown but include facilities and employees across the eastern Williamson County area including Hutto.
- Toll 130 / SH 130 corridor employers (Manufacturing / Logistics): The Toll 130 / SH 130 corridor between Hutto and Pflugerville hosts manufacturing, logistics, and distribution employers.
- Star Ranch Golf Club (Hospitality / Recreation): Public daily-fee golf course inside the Star Ranch community on the Hutto / Round Rock boundary.
Hutto Independent School District Schools
Hutto ISD operates 13 campuses serving approximately 11,101 students (2025-26): 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools (Hutto Middle, Farley Middle, Gus Almquist Middle), and 2 high-school-level campuses (Hutto HS, Hutto 9th Grade Center). The district earned a 'C' TEA accountability rating for 2024-25 (76/100) with a 93.6% four-year graduation rate.
School District: Hutto ISD
Public Schools
- Nadine Johnson Elementary
- Cottonwood Creek Elementary
- Howard Norman Elementary
- Benjamin "Doc" Kerley Elementary
- Hutto Elementary
- Veterans Hill Elementary
- Ray Elementary
- Hutto Middle
- Gus Almquist Middle
- Farley Middle
- Hutto High School
- Hutto 9th Grade Center
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hutto ISD?
HISD operates 13 campuses serving approximately 11,101 students (2025-26): 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools (Hutto Middle, Farley Middle, Gus Almquist Middle), and 2 high-school-level campuses (Hutto HS plus the Hutto 9th Grade Center).
Why is the Hutto mascot a Hippo?
Per local legend documented by Community Impact and the Hutto Chamber of Commerce, in 1915 a circus train stopped in Hutto, a hippo escaped toward Cottonwood Creek, and the depot agent telegraphed nearby towns: 'STOP TRAINS, HIPPO LOOSE IN HUTTO.' A hippo first appeared on Hutto HS graduation announcements as early as 1923. Hutto is the only U.S. city with a hippo as its mascot. Henrietta the Hippo — a 14,000+ pound concrete statue — has been at the Chamber of Commerce since September 1992.
How is Hutto ISD rated?
HISD earned a 'C' overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025 (76 of 100). The district's four-year graduation rate was 93.6% in 2024-25.
What is Hutto High School's UIL classification?
Hutto HS competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot: Hippos; colors orange and white. State titles include volleyball (1999, 2A) and tennis (2016, 5A). Notable alumni include NFL wide receivers Davion Davis and Jeremy Kerley.
What cities and neighborhoods are in Hutto ISD?
HISD covers approximately 75 square miles centered on the city of Hutto (2020 Census 27,577) in Williamson County, with portions extending west into Round Rock, east into Taylor, and south into northern Travis County. Master-planned communities include Star Ranch, Emory Farms, Riverwalk, Lookout at Brushy Creek, Mager Meadows, Oasis at Brushy Creek, and Carmel.
Where is the district headquartered?
Hutto ISD administration is at 200 College Street in Hutto.
