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Market Overview for Cottonwood Creek

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About Cottonwood Creek

Cottonwood Creek is a master-planned residential community in Hutto, Texas, located in eastern Williamson County. The neighborhood sits northeast of the intersection of Highway 79 and State Highway 130, within the 78634 zip code. Hutto is approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Austin and has been one of the fastest-growing small cities in Central Texas. Cottonwood Creek is part of the wave of new development that followed the completion of SH-130, which improved access to the Austin metro.

Homes in Cottonwood Creek are predominantly single-family residences built from the 2010s through the present by builders including Lennar, Meritage, and DR Horton. The community features one- and two-story homes on lots ranging from 5,000 to 8,000 square feet, with prices typically ranging from the low $300s to the mid-$400s. Floor plans range from approximately 1,400 to 3,200 square feet, with amenities including community pools, playgrounds, and walking trails.

Cottonwood Creek is served by Hutto Independent School District, a growing district that has added multiple campuses to keep pace with residential development in the area. Students typically attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary, which is located within the subdivision, Hutto Middle School, and Hutto High School. Hutto ISD has grown from approximately 11,101 students (2025-26) in 2015-16 to 11,101 in 2025-26, a 70 percent increase.

The neighborhood's position along SH-130 provides toll-road access south to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and north to Georgetown. Highway 79 connects west to Round Rock, where Dell Technologies and other major employers are located, in approximately 15 minutes. Downtown Austin is roughly 35 to 45 minutes via SH-130 or I-35. Samsung's semiconductor manufacturing facility in nearby Taylor, approximately 10 miles east, has brought additional employment to the area.

Living in Cottonwood Creek

Cottonwood Creek attracts a mix of young families and first-time homebuyers drawn by housing prices below the Austin metro average. The community has a high percentage of households with children under 18. Median household income in the Hutto area is in the $70,000 to $85,000 range, with many residents commuting to employment centers in Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Austin. The population is diverse, reflecting broader demographic shifts in Williamson County's eastern corridor.

Daily life in Cottonwood Creek revolves around the community's internal amenities and Hutto's growing commercial district. The neighborhood has a community pool, splash pad, and miles of internal walking trails. Hutto Lake Park, a 45-acre city park with fishing piers and a playground, is a short drive away. Grocery shopping is handled by H-E-B on Highway 79 and Walmart Supercenter on SH-130. Restaurants along the Highway 79 corridor include local options like Texan Cafe & Pie Shop alongside chain dining. The Fritz Park Fun Run trail system provides additional walking and biking. Round Rock's Old Settlers Park and its sports facilities are approximately 15 minutes west.

Things to Do in Cottonwood Creek

• Hutto Lake Park: A 45-acre city park in Hutto with fishing piers, a playground, walking trails, and picnic areas. Open daily with free admission.
• Fritz Park: A Hutto city park featuring sports fields, a disc golf course, and the Fritz Park Fun Run paved trail. Located off Exchange Boulevard.
• Old Settlers Park: A 570-acre Round Rock park approximately 15 minutes west, with sports fields, a fishing lake, a splash pad, and the Lakeview Pavilion event venue.
• Typhoon Texas Waterpark: A 25-acre Texas-themed waterpark in Pflugerville with a wave pool, lazy river, and multiple slides. Open seasonally, approximately 20 minutes south.
• Texan Cafe & Pie Shop: A locally owned Hutto restaurant known for homestyle cooking and a rotating selection of pies baked daily. Located on East Street in downtown Hutto.

Major Employers in Cottonwood Creek

• Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Manufacturing): Samsung's semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor, approximately 10 miles east, with over 3,000 employees and a $17 billion expansion underway.
• Dell Technologies (Technology): Dell's Round Rock headquarters, approximately 15 minutes west, employs thousands in corporate, engineering, and support roles.
• Hutto ISD (Education): The school district is one of Hutto's largest employers with approximately 1,500 staff across its growing campus network.
• Amazon (Logistics): Amazon operates fulfillment and distribution facilities in the Pflugerville and Hutto area, providing warehouse and logistics employment.

Cottonwood Creek Schools

Cottonwood Creek is served by Hutto ISD, a rapidly growing district with approximately 11,101 students (2025-26) across multiple campuses in eastern Williamson County.

School District: Hutto ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Primrose School of Hutto - Private preschool and early education center in Hutto serving infants through pre-K.
• The Goddard School Hutto - Early childhood education center in Hutto offering programs for children 6 weeks to 6 years.

Private Schools

• Holy Trinity Catholic High School - Private Catholic high school in the Round Rock area, approximately 15 minutes west.
• Summit Christian Academy - Private Christian school in Round Rock offering pre-K through 12th grade.

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