Market Overview for Liberty Hill
There are 48 active listings in Liberty Hill with a median list price of $372K and a median sold price of $337K.
Homes average 88 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 12 homes have sold, with 75 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $198.
About Liberty Hill
Liberty Hill is a small but rapidly growing city of approximately 5,000 residents in Williamson County, located about 35 miles northwest of downtown Austin along State Highway 29. The town sits on the edge of the Texas Hill Country at elevations around 1,000 feet, with limestone terrain, oak and juniper woodland, and seasonal creeks characterizing the landscape. The South San Gabriel River runs to the south of town, and the surrounding countryside transitions from rugged Hill Country to the west to rolling farmland and ranchland to the east toward Georgetown, which lies about 12 miles away.
Liberty Hill's housing market has transformed over the past decade with the arrival of large master-planned communities, most notably Santa Rita Ranch, a 3,400-acre development along SH-29 with homes ranging from the $300,000s to over $600,000. Other developments including Northgate Ranch, Stagecoach Farms, and Mountain Creek have added significant housing inventory. Older properties in and around the original town center tend to be on larger lots of one acre or more, with prices varying widely. The median home price sits around $400,000. The influx of new residents has put pressure on local infrastructure, with road widening projects along SH-29 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard underway.
Liberty Hill ISD serves the community and has been one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas, driven by the residential development. The district operates multiple elementary campuses, a middle school, and Liberty Hill High School, enrolling approximately 5,500 students. The district has passed multiple bond elections to fund new campus construction. For higher education, residents typically travel to Georgetown for Southwestern University, to Round Rock for Austin Community College, or to Austin for the University of Texas.
Most Liberty Hill residents commute to jobs in the Austin metro area, with drive times to downtown Austin averaging 40 to 55 minutes via SH-29 to US-183 or via Ronald Reagan Boulevard to I-35. The local economy is small, centered on a handful of restaurants, feed stores, and service businesses along SH-29 and the original main street. A small H-E-B grocery store anchors daily commercial needs. The annual Liberty Hill Festival draws visitors with a parade, live music, and food vendors. Ranching and agriculture remain visible in the surrounding landscape, though residential development continues to convert farmland at a steady pace.
Living in Liberty Hill
Liberty Hill's population has shifted dramatically in recent years as new subdivisions have attracted young families and professionals from the Austin metro area. The median household income is approximately $95,000, reflecting the earning power of dual-income families commuting to Austin-area jobs. The median age is around 33. About 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The demographic composition is roughly 65% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 3% Asian. The longtime ranching community and newer suburban arrivals maintain a sometimes-uneasy coexistence as the town's identity evolves.
Day-to-day life in Liberty Hill blends small-town routines with the amenities of newer planned communities. Santa Rita Ranch includes a resort-style pool complex, sports courts, and a trail network. The city's public parks are more modest, with a few playgrounds and open fields near the town center. Grocery shopping is handled by a small H-E-B on SH-29, though many residents drive to the larger stores in Cedar Park or Georgetown. Dining options are limited to a handful of local restaurants and taco trucks along the highway. The Liberty Hill Public Library serves as a quiet community resource. High school football games on Friday nights remain a significant social gathering point, drawing families from the older town center and the newer neighborhoods alike.
Things to Do in Liberty Hill
- Santa Rita Ranch Amenity Center: The master-planned community's central amenities include multiple pools, a fitness center, sports courts, playgrounds, and miles of hiking and biking trails.
- Liberty Hill Downtown: A small downtown strip on Main Street with local restaurants, a feed store, and community buildings that reflect the city's ranching heritage.
- Berry Springs Park & Preserve: A Williamson County park about five miles east of Liberty Hill with 90 acres of nature trails, a spring-fed creek, and archaeological sites.
- Liberty Hill Festival: An annual community event featuring a parade through downtown, a livestock show, live music, food vendors, and activities for children.
- Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park: An outdoor sculpture park with 27 works by artists from six countries, created during a 1976 International Sculpture Symposium. Free and open to the public via Lions Foundation Park.
- Stubblefield Visitors Center: An 1871 hand-cut limestone building and Texas Historic Landmark housing the Chamber of Commerce, serving as a venue for art exhibits and community events.
Major Employers in Liberty Hill
- Liberty Hill ISD (Education): The school district employs approximately 750 teachers and staff across eight campuses and is the largest employer in the Liberty Hill area.
- H-E-B (Grocery / Retail): Opened a new full-service grocery store on SH-29 in 2022 that employs approximately 200 workers and serves the growing population.
- Brookfield Residential (Real Estate / Development): The developer of Santa Rita Ranch, a 4,200-acre master-planned community that has driven much of Liberty Hill's residential growth.
- City of Liberty Hill (Government): The municipal government has expanded staff to approximately 80 employees to manage infrastructure and services for the growing population.
Liberty Hill Schools
Liberty Hill is served by Liberty Hill ISD. Students typically attend Bill Burden Elementary or Liberty Hill Elementary or Larkspur Elementary or North Elementary or LouineNoble Elementary for elementary school, Liberty Hill Middle or Liberty Hill Intermediate or Danielson Middle School or Santa Rita Middle or Knox Wiley Middle School for middle school, and Liberty Hill High School or Glenn High School for high school.
School District: Liberty Hill ISD
Public Schools
- Bill Burden Elementary - Elementary school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Liberty Hill Elementary - Elementary school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Larkspur Elementary - Elementary school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- North Elementary - Elementary school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- LouineNoble Elementary - Elementary school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Liberty Hill Middle - Middle school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Liberty Hill Intermediate - Middle school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Danielson Middle School - Middle school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Santa Rita Middle - Middle school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Knox Wiley Middle School - Middle school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Liberty Hill High School - High school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
- Glenn High School - High school serving the Liberty Hill area in Liberty Hill ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Liberty Hill Early Learning Center - A locally owned preschool and childcare center serving children ages 2 through pre-K in the Liberty Hill area.
- Primrose School of Liberty Hill - An accredited early education franchise offering structured curriculum for infants through pre-K on SH-29.
Private Schools
- Hill Country Christian School Liberty Hill - A faith-based private school offering K-8 education with small class sizes for families in the Liberty Hill area.
- Liberty Classical Academy - A small classical education school serving elementary students with a structured liberal arts and phonics-based curriculum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Liberty Hill from Austin?
Liberty Hill is approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Austin. The drive takes 45 to 55 minutes via US-183 through Cedar Park and Leander, with traffic adding time during peak commute hours.
What school district is Liberty Hill in?
Liberty Hill is served by Liberty Hill Independent School District, which enrolls approximately 5,500 students across eight campuses. The district recently opened a second high school to handle enrollment growth.
What is Santa Rita Ranch?
Santa Rita Ranch is a 4,200-acre master-planned community developed by Brookfield Residential. It includes multiple home builders, amenity centers with pools and trails, and is the primary driver of residential growth in the Liberty Hill area.
Are homes affordable in Liberty Hill?
Liberty Hill offers newer construction at lower prices than Cedar Park or Leander, with homes typically ranging from the mid-$300,000s to over $700,000. Santa Rita Ranch accounts for much of the available inventory.
Is Liberty Hill growing?
Liberty Hill is one of the fastest-growing communities in Central Texas. The broader area population has grown from a few thousand in 2010 to an estimated 20,000 or more, driven by large master-planned subdivisions.
What amenities does Liberty Hill have?
Liberty Hill has a new H-E-B grocery store on SH-29, several restaurants along the highway corridor, and community parks. Most daily amenities are within the master-planned communities, which offer pools, trails, and fitness centers.