About Windridge
Windridge is a residential subdivision in Kyle, Texas, located in Hays County along the Interstate 35 corridor south of Austin. The neighborhood is situated within the 78640 zip code, approximately 22 miles south of downtown Austin. Kyle has experienced rapid population growth, increasing from approximately 5,300 residents in 2000 to over 55,000 as affordable housing and I-35 access drew development southward from Austin. Windridge is part of the residential expansion that has occurred along the I-35 frontage between Kyle and Buda.
Homes in Windridge are primarily single-family residences built in the 2000s and 2010s by production builders. The housing stock consists of one- and two-story homes on compact lots of 5,000 to 7,000 square feet, with prices typically in the low $200s to the mid-$300s. Floor plans range from approximately 1,100 to 2,500 square feet. The neighborhood's affordability relative to closer-in Austin suburbs has been a primary draw for buyers.
Windridge is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District, one of the fastest-growing districts in Central Texas with approximately 24,500 students. Students in this area typically attend Negley Elementary, Barton Middle School, and Lehman High School. Hays CISD has built multiple new campuses in recent years to keep pace with enrollment growth driven by residential development in Kyle and Buda.
The neighborhood's I-35 frontage location provides direct highway access to both Austin (25-40 minutes north) and San Marcos (15 minutes south). Kyle Crossing and Kyle Town Centre along I-35 provide H-E-B, Target, Walmart, and chain dining. Seton Medical Center Hays on Kyle Parkway is the nearest hospital. Heroes Memorial Park, a city park at the I-35 and Center Street intersection, provides green space with a playground, walking trails, and the Kyle Veterans Memorial.
Living in Windridge
Windridge is a family-oriented neighborhood in a city where approximately 40 percent of households include children under 18. Kyle's median household income is in the $65,000 to $75,000 range, with a diverse population and a high percentage of residents commuting north to Austin for work. The area attracts first-time homebuyers and young families seeking newer construction at prices below the Austin metro average.
Daily life in Windridge centers on Kyle's commercial corridor along I-35. H-E-B Plus on Kyle Parkway is the primary grocery store. EVO Entertainment provides bowling, movies, and dining. Steeplechase Park offers a disc golf course, splash pad, and playground. Lake Kyle, a 50-acre city lake, provides fishing and walking trails. Plum Creek Golf Course, an 18-hole Coore-Crenshaw design, is located in nearby Plum Creek. The San Marcos River, approximately 15 minutes south, offers tubing and kayaking. Austin Community College's Hays Campus on Kyle Parkway provides nearby educational opportunities. Weekend dining and nightlife options expand significantly with a short drive to San Marcos or north to Austin.