Market Overview for Del Valle
There are 92 active listings in Del Valle with a median list price of $335K and a median sold price of $328K.
Homes average 75 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 14 homes have sold, with 243 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $216.
About Del Valle
Del Valle is an unincorporated community in southeastern Travis County, approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Austin along State Highway 71. The broader Del Valle area (ZIP 78617) has grown rapidly and is home to approximately 29,000 residents per the most recent American Community Survey estimates, driven by the arrival of Tesla Gigafactory Texas, Circuit of the Americas, and continued expansion around Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The community takes its name from the Santiago Del Valle land grant of 1832. Santiago Del Valle, secretary of the Mexican government of Coahuila y Texas and president of its Congreso Constituyente in 1825, received a ten-league grant of approximately 44,000 acres in what is now southeastern Travis County. He never settled the land, selling most of it through intermediaries to Thomas McKinney and Michel Menard. The community was established in the mid-1870s, and a post office opened in 1878 with William Givens as postmaster. By the mid-1880s the village had 50 residents, three churches, a school, a steam gristmill, a general store, and two cotton gins.
Modern Del Valle sits at the center of one of the Austin metro's most active economic corridors. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport occupies the former Bergstrom Air Force Base site (decommissioned 1993, reopened as a commercial airport on May 23, 1999) directly adjacent to the community. Circuit of the Americas, the first purpose-built Formula 1 circuit in the United States, opened in 2012 on an 890-acre site. Tesla Gigafactory Texas opened on April 7, 2022 on a 2,100-acre site and has drawn thousands of jobs to the area. Real estate in the Del Valle corridor ranges from established rural acreage to new master-planned subdivisions along Highway 71 and FM 973.
Transportation access is anchored by State Highway 130, a toll route that opened in stages from late 2006 to 2008 along the western edge of the community, providing a north-south bypass of I-35 that connects Del Valle directly to ABIA, downtown Austin via SH 71, and points north toward Round Rock. State Highway 71 runs east-west through the community, FM 973 provides north-south connectivity to US 290 and the Manor area, and FM 812 and FM 1625 serve the rural eastern and southern portions of the area. The community sits along the lower watershed of Onion Creek, a 79-mile tributary that enters the Colorado River just northwest of Garfield in southeastern Travis County.
Living in Del Valle
Del Valle is an unincorporated area without a traditional town center or municipal services — Travis County provides governance, roads, and law enforcement. Day-to-day life is shaped by proximity to the Austin airport corridor and the rapid commercial development along Highway 71 and FM 973. Groceries, retail, and dining are concentrated along Highway 71 and in the nearby Southpark Meadows commercial district to the west.
The area's major draws are its relatively lower land costs compared to central Austin, direct access to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and proximity to major employers. The drive to downtown Austin is approximately 10 miles via Highway 71 or US 183, typically 15 to 25 minutes outside rush hour. Many Del Valle residents work at the airport, at Circuit of the Americas, at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, or at other employers along the southeastern Austin corridor.
Del Valle ISD serves the area with approximately 11,811 students across 15 campuses (2025-26). Del Valle High School enrolls approximately 3,589 students. The district benefits from a commercial tax base anchored by ABIA, COTA, and Tesla, creating an unusual fiscal dynamic for a historically rural school district.
Outdoor recreation centers on McKinney Falls State Park, a 744-acre park at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek, approximately six to eight miles west of Del Valle by road. The park offers upper and lower waterfalls on Onion Creek, nine miles of hiking and biking trails, 81 campsites, six cabins, and historic sites including the Thomas F. McKinney homestead ruins.
Things to Do in Del Valle
- Attend events at Circuit of the Americas: Circuit of the Americas is a 3.426-mile, 20-turn road course on an 890-acre site in Del Valle. It hosts the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, NASCAR Cup Series races, and FIA World Endurance Championship events. The on-site Germania Insurance Amphitheater seats 14,000 for major concerts.
- Hike and swim at McKinney Falls State Park: A 744-acre state park at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek, about six to eight miles west of Del Valle. The park features upper and lower waterfalls, nine miles of hiking and biking trails, 81 campsites, six cabins, and historic sites including the Thomas F. McKinney homestead ruins, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Explore the Colorado River corridor: The Colorado River runs along Del Valle's northern edge, providing access to paddling, fishing, and riverside trails. Richard Moya Park on the south side of the airport includes Moore's Crossing Bridge, a historic structure over Onion Creek.
- Visit the Germania Insurance Amphitheater: Located on the Circuit of the Americas campus, this 14,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater (6,700 fixed seats) hosts major concert tours and festivals. It opened November 17, 2012 and won Pollstar's Best New Major Concert Venue in 2013.
- Tour the Austin-Bergstrom area aviation history: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport occupies the 4,242-acre former Bergstrom Air Force Base. The base was constructed in 1942 as Del Valle Army Air Field and renamed Bergstrom in March 1943 in honor of Captain John August Earl Bergstrom, a WWII casualty. Military aviation ceased in 1995 and the site reopened as a commercial airport in 1999.
Major Employers in Del Valle
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Aviation & transportation): ABIA handled 21.67 million passengers in 2025 and supports an estimated 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. The airport sits on 4,242 acres with two runways (9,000 and 12,250 feet).
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (Automotive manufacturing): Tesla's 2,100-acre manufacturing facility on the former Harold Green Road (now Tesla Road) opened April 7, 2022. The factory has employed up to approximately 21,000 workers, though the workforce was reduced to approximately 16,500 by the end of 2025.
- Circuit of the Americas (Entertainment & motorsports): The first purpose-built Formula 1 circuit in the United States, opened 2012. The 890-acre complex includes the 3.426-mile road course, Germania Insurance Amphitheater, and supporting hospitality, event management, and facility operations.
- Del Valle ISD (Education): Del Valle Independent School District serves approximately 11,811 students across 15 campuses, employing teachers, administrators, and support staff throughout the community.
Del Valle Schools
Del Valle ISD serves the community with 15 campuses and approximately 11,811 students (2025-26). The district was originally named Colorado ISD, was renamed Del Valle ISD in 1962, and became an independent district in April 1963. Enrollment is approximately 11,811 students.
School District: Del Valle ISD
Public Schools
Del Valle Independent School District
Bastrop Independent School District
Pre-Schools
- Del Valle ISD Child Development Center - District-operated early childhood center at 5301 Ross Road in Del Valle, serving Pre-K children across the district. The CDC also hosts the local Head Start classrooms operated by Child Inc.
- Del Valle ISD Pre-Kindergarten Program - District-wide Pre-K4 program with free state-eligible placement and tuition-based options. Available across elementary campuses and the Child Development Center.
- Child Inc Head Start (Del Valle CDC site) - Federally funded Head Start preschool for ages 3-4 operated by Child Inc, located inside Del Valle ISD's Child Development Center at 5301 Ross Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Del Valle part of the city of Austin?
No. Del Valle is an unincorporated community in Travis County without its own municipal government. It is not within the Austin city limits. Travis County provides governance and services. The area has its own independent school district, Del Valle ISD, and its own ZIP code (78617).
How far is Del Valle from downtown Austin?
Del Valle is approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Austin via State Highway 71 or US 183. The drive typically takes 15 to 25 minutes outside of rush hour.
What major employers are near Del Valle?
Del Valle's economic corridor includes Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (21.67 million passengers in 2025), Tesla Gigafactory Texas (opened 2022 on a 2,100-acre site), and Circuit of the Americas (the first purpose-built F1 circuit in the United States, opened 2012). Del Valle ISD is also a significant employer.
What school district serves Del Valle?
Del Valle Independent School District serves the area with approximately 11,811 students across 15 campuses. The district includes Del Valle High School (about 3,589 students), three middle schools, and nine elementary campuses. The district benefits from a commercial tax base anchored by ABIA, COTA, and Tesla.
What is the history behind the name Del Valle?
The community is named for the Santiago Del Valle land grant of 1832. Santiago Del Valle was secretary of the Mexican government of Coahuila y Texas and received a ten-league grant of approximately 44,000 acres in what is now southeastern Travis County. The community was established in the mid-1870s and a post office opened in 1878.
Are there public preschool options in Del Valle?
Yes. Del Valle ISD operates the Child Development Center at 5301 Ross Road, which provides Pre-K instruction and hosts Head Start classrooms operated by Child Inc. The district also offers a Pre-K4 program with free state-eligible placement and tuition-based options across its elementary campuses.
