About Rocky Springs
Rocky Springs is a residential area near Wimberley, Texas, located in Hays County along the corridor between Wimberley and San Marcos. The community sits in the Texas Hill Country at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,000 feet above sea level, with terrain defined by limestone karst topography, seasonal creek channels, and native juniper and live oak woodland. Wimberley is approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin and 15 miles northwest of San Marcos.
Properties in the Rocky Springs area consist of single-family homes on lots that range from one-third acre to several acres, with construction dates spanning the 1990s through the 2010s. Architectural styles include limestone and stucco Hill Country designs alongside conventional wood-frame and siding homes. Floor plans typically range from 1,400 to 2,800 square feet with three to four bedrooms. Resale prices generally fall between $300,000 and $550,000 depending on lot size, views, and home condition.
Rocky Springs is served by Wimberley Independent School District, which operates a single campus at each level for its approximately 2,500 students. The district includes Scudder Primary for early grades, Danforth Junior High for grades 6-8, and Wimberley High School for grades 9-12. Wimberley High School enrolls roughly 700 students and has earned TEA distinction designations in academic achievement. The school offers AP courses, dual-credit options through Austin Community College, and UIL competition in athletics, band, and academic events.
The drive from Rocky Springs to downtown Austin takes approximately 45 to 55 minutes via Ranch Road 12 to I-35 or via US 290 through Dripping Springs. San Marcos is roughly 15 miles southeast via Ranch Road 12 and I-35. Wimberley's town square, about 3 to 5 miles north, serves as the commercial center with restaurants, shops, and a weekly farmers market. Medical services and larger retail are available in San Marcos, while the Dripping Springs corridor provides additional options to the northeast.
Living in Rocky Springs
Rocky Springs is part of the broader Wimberley community, which occupies a largely rural section of Hays County in the Texas Hill Country. Median household incomes in the surrounding census tracts typically range from $60,000 to $90,000. The population includes a mix of full-time residents who commute to Austin or San Marcos and semi-retired or remote-working households drawn to the area's low-density setting. Property tax rates reflect Hays County, Wimberley ISD, and applicable water district jurisdictions.
Grocery shopping involves a drive to H-E-B in Wimberley on Ranch Road 12 or the larger H-E-B Plus in San Marcos, about 15 miles southeast. Wimberley Square hosts the Wimberley Market Days on the first Saturday of each month from March through December, drawing vendors selling handmade goods, food, and produce. Blue Hole Regional Park, a 126-acre municipal park in Wimberley, features a spring-fed swimming area, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, and a disc golf course. Cypress Creek and the Blanco River provide additional swimming and wading access at various points around town. Dining in Wimberley includes Longleaf Craft Kitchen & Bar on the square and Wimberley Cafe on Ranch Road 12.