Market Overview for Wimberley Independent School District
There are 179 active listings in Wimberley Independent School District with a median list price of $694K and a median sold price of $597K.
Homes average 124 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 19 homes have sold, with 238 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $446.
About Wimberley Independent School District
Wimberley Independent School District serves approximately 2,500 students across four campuses in the unincorporated community of Wimberley and surrounding Hays County Hill Country. The district covers roughly 170 square miles of terrain defined by the Blanco River and Cypress Creek watersheds, with limestone bluffs, live oak groves, and spring-fed swimming holes throughout. Wimberley sits at the junction of Ranch Road 12 and Ranch Road 3237, about 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The community functions as an artists' colony and tourist destination, with over 30 galleries, studios, and craft shops concentrated along the town square and Ranch Road 12 corridor. The Texas Education Agency has awarded Wimberley ISD an A rating, recognizing the district's academic performance across multiple accountability metrics.
Real estate within Wimberley ISD reflects the Hill Country setting and the community's appeal to both full-time residents and weekend visitors. Single-family homes on standard lots near the town center typically range from $350K to $600K. Properties on larger parcels of 2 to 10 acres with Hill Country views list from $500K to $900K, and estates on 10 or more acres can exceed $1.2 million. Waterfront properties along the Blanco River or Cypress Creek command premium prices, often starting above $700K. There is limited new subdivision development due to the area's environmental protections and septic system requirements; most construction is custom homes on individual lots. The median home price in the district is approximately $520K, above the Hays County average.
The district operates Wimberley Elementary for pre-K through 2nd grade, Danforth Junior High for 3rd through 5th grade, Wimberley Middle School for 6th through 8th grade, and Wimberley High School for 9th through 12th grade. Wimberley High School enrolls approximately 700 students and competes in UIL Class 4A athletics, with a competitive tennis program and strong academic UIL teams. The high school offers dual-credit courses through Austin Community College and a range of Career and Technical Education pathways including agricultural science, digital media, and health science. The district's TEA A rating reflects strong performance in student achievement, school progress, and closing performance gaps, with multiple campuses earning Distinction Designations.
Wimberley is approximately 40 minutes from downtown Austin via Ranch Road 12 and US-290. San Marcos is about 15 minutes southeast via RR-12. Dripping Springs is roughly 20 minutes north. The community does not have direct interstate highway access, which contributes to its rural character but extends commute times. Most working residents commute to Austin, San Marcos, or Dripping Springs for employment. The area relies on wells and septic systems rather than municipal water and sewer in most locations, which affects development density and lot sizes. Wimberley's economy is driven by tourism, real estate, and small businesses serving the arts community and weekend visitors from Austin and San Antonio.
