Market Overview for Hutto
There are 257 active listings in Hutto with a median list price of $344K and a median sold price of $343K.
Homes average 75 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 57 homes have sold, with 630 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $178.
About Hutto
Hutto is a city of approximately 40,000 residents in Williamson County, located about 25 miles northeast of downtown Austin along US-79 and SH-130. Named after James Emory Hutto, a local rancher, the town was a small farming community for most of its history before rapid suburban growth began in the early 2000s. The city is known for its concrete hippo mascots that line the main roads, a tradition rooted in a 1915 incident involving an escaped circus hippo. Hutto sits between Round Rock to the west and Taylor to the east, with the SH-130 toll road providing a fast north-south connection to Austin and Georgetown.
Hutto's housing market consists primarily of master-planned subdivisions built between 2003 and the present, with communities like Star Ranch, Hutto Parke, Riverwalk, and Creek Bend making up large portions of the housing stock. Median home prices have historically run 15-25% below comparable properties in Round Rock and Cedar Park, making Hutto one of the more affordable options in Williamson County. Home styles range from smaller starter homes around 1,200 square feet to larger four- and five-bedroom houses exceeding 3,000 square feet. Some older homes and larger-lot properties exist near the historic downtown area along East Street.
Hutto ISD serves approximately 9,000 students across eight campuses, including three elementary schools, two middle schools, a freshman center, and Hutto High School. The district has built multiple new schools since 2010 to keep up with enrollment growth that has more than tripled. Standardized test scores vary by campus but generally track near Williamson County averages. Several private preschools and childcare facilities operate in the city, and Austin Community College and Texas State Technical College campuses are accessible within a 30-minute drive.
Commuters from Hutto typically take US-79 west to Round Rock (15 minutes) or SH-130 south toward Austin-Bergstrom Airport and south Austin. Downtown Austin is roughly 35-40 minutes away depending on traffic and route choice. The city has a growing retail corridor along US-79, including H-E-B, Walmart, and various chain restaurants and service businesses. Fritz Park serves as the primary public recreation area, with sports fields, a swimming pool, and a playground. The Hutto Lake Park and trail system along Brushy Creek provides additional outdoor space for walking, fishing, and picnicking. CARTS public transit offers limited regional bus service connecting Hutto to other Williamson County cities.
Living in Hutto
Hutto's population has roughly quadrupled since 2010, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in Central Texas by percentage growth. The community is young and diverse, with a median age around 30 and significant white, Hispanic, and Black populations that reflect the broader demographic shifts in Williamson County's eastern suburbs. Median household incomes are near the Williamson County median, and most residents are homeowners in recently built subdivisions with mortgages rather than long-term equity. The growth has brought a mix of first-time buyers, young families with school-age children, and some military-connected households from nearby Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood).
