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Market Overview for Zip Code 78610

There are 461 active listings in Zip Code 78610 with a median list price of $369K and a median sold price of $344K.

Homes average 67 days on market.

Most homes that closed in the last 90 days sold in the $300K-$500K range (63% of 276 closings), taking a median 54 days to go under contract; 12% of closings were $500K or more.

Over the past 30 days, 84 homes have sold, with 1051 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $186.

About Zip Code 78610

Zip code 78610 covers the city of Buda and surrounding unincorporated areas in northern Hays County, approximately 15 miles south of downtown Austin along the Interstate 35 corridor. Buda has grown from 7,295 residents at the 2010 Census to 15,108 at the 2020 Census, with 2024 estimates placing the city near 16,000 within its current limits. The city sits directly south of the Austin city limits and Kyle to the south, forming part of the continuous suburban development along I-35 between Austin and San Marcos. The terrain is transitional between the Blackland Prairie to the east and the Edwards Plateau to the west, with Onion Creek flowing through the northern portion of the zip code.

Real estate in 78610 is dominated by master-planned subdivisions built since the early 2000s, with new construction continuing to expand south and west of the I-35 corridor. New homes in communities such as Sunfield, Meadows at Buda, and Whispering Hollow are typically three- to five-bedroom single-family houses. Older homes fill Buda's original townsite and established neighborhoods near downtown. Rural properties on the western edge of the zip code, toward Driftwood, sit on 5- to 20-acre parcels with Hill Country views and price well above the subdivision stock. Current median price and active inventory are shown on the Market Overview tab.

Students in 78610 primarily attend Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which enrolled approximately 25,049 students in 2025-26 across 28 campuses — enrollment up 34.3% since 2016 — and holds a "B" overall TEA accountability rating (80 of 100) for 2024-25. Elementary schools in the Buda area include Elm Grove, Carpenter Hill, Tom Green, and Science Hall Elementary. Dahlstrom Middle School and Barton Middle School serve 6th through 8th grade. Jack C. Hays High School, the district's flagship campus on the west side of I-35, competes in UIL Class 6A athletics with strong programs in football, baseball, swimming, and band. Johnson High School, located in Buda near Kyle, serves the eastern portion of the district. Hays CISD offers dual-credit programs through Austin Community College and career and technology pathways in health sciences, engineering, and computer science.

Buda's location on I-35 provides access to downtown Austin in approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, and to San Marcos in about 15 minutes. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is roughly 20 to 25 minutes to the northeast via SH-45 and SH-130. The city has a growing commercial base along I-35 and FM-1626, including an H-E-B grocery store, Cabela's outdoor retail store, numerous restaurants, and a Buda Mill and Grain retail complex in a converted historic cotton gin. Medical care is available at clinics in Buda, with Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, about 5 minutes south, providing the nearest full-service emergency and surgical care. The Buda City Park on Main Street and Bradfield Park off Garlic Creek provide recreation space.

Living in Zip Code 78610

Many 78610 residents commute north on I-35 to jobs in south Austin, downtown Austin, or the tech corridor along MoPac. The city has a growing but still relatively small commercial tax base, meaning residential property taxes carry a significant share of the municipal and school district budgets — a notable cost for homebuyers to consider. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied single-family, with a growing rental segment in newer apartment complexes along I-35.

Daily life in Buda balances suburban convenience with a small-town identity that the city has worked to preserve through its historic downtown area along Main Street. The Buda Mill and Grain complex, housed in a renovated 1880s cotton gin, serves as a community gathering point with restaurant tenants, event space, and a weekend farmers' market. City Park on Main Street has a playground and pavilion and hosts the annual Buda Wiener Dog Races during the Buda Lions Club Country Fair each April, an event that draws thousands of spectators. Bradfield Park on Garlic Creek provides sports fields, a disc golf course, walking trails, and a skate park. Grocery shopping is handled by the H-E-B on Main Street and the Walmart on I-35. For outdoor recreation, residents are within about 20 to 25 minutes of McKinney Falls State Park and the Barton Creek Greenbelt for hiking and swimming.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78610

• Buda Wiener Dog Races: Annual April event during the Buda Lions Club Country Fair featuring dachshund races, a carnival, live music, and food vendors, drawing thousands of spectators.
• Buda Mill and Grain: Renovated 1880s cotton gin complex on Main Street with restaurant tenants, event space, a weekend farmers' market, and community gathering areas.
• Bradfield Park: City park on Garlic Creek with youth sports fields, a disc golf course, walking trails, a skate park, and playground equipment.
• McKinney Falls State Park: State park about 15 minutes northeast with hiking trails, swimming holes at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek, and camping facilities.
• Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County nature preserve west of Buda featuring a collapsed grotto with a 50-foot waterfall and swimming hole, open by reservation.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78610

• Hays CISD (Education): Largest employer in the Buda-Kyle area with over 3,000 staff across 28 campuses serving approximately 25,049 students (2025-26).
• Ascension Seton Hays Hospital (Healthcare): Full-service hospital in Kyle, about 5 minutes south of Buda, with emergency, surgical, and specialty care departments employing approximately 500 people.
• Cabela's (Retail): Large outdoor-goods retail store on I-35 at Exit 220 in Buda.
• City of Buda (Government): Municipal government providing police, fire, parks, planning, and public works services with approximately 200 employees.
• Hays County (Government): County government offices in San Marcos and throughout Hays County with over 1,000 employees across departments.

Zip Code 78610 Schools

Hays Consolidated ISD enrolled approximately 25,049 students in 2025-26 across 28 campuses — enrollment up 34.3% since 2016 — and holds a "B" overall TEA accountability rating (80 of 100) for 2024-25, with multiple campuses in the Buda area.

School District: Hays CISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Hays CISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten programs offered at multiple Hays CISD elementary campuses for eligible children.

Private Schools

• Buda Montessori School - Montessori-method preschool and elementary program in Buda serving children ages 3 through 6th grade.
• Hill Country Christian School - Private Christian school in the Buda-Kyle area serving elementary and middle school students.

Higher Education

• Austin Community College Kyle Campus - ACC campus approximately 10 minutes south offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and dual-credit courses for Hays CISD students.
• Texas State University - Public university in San Marcos, approximately 20 minutes south, with approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025) and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

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