Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
9%
Hutto
Hutto, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,315
Population
36,361
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Embrace the Hippo Capital of Texas’ quirky charm
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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Eclectic
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Growing
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Historic
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Located about nine miles east of Round Rock, Hutto is a growing Austin-area suburb with a unique sense of character. Known as the Hippo Capital of Texas, Hutto touts 4,000 hippo statues throughout town. Hutto’s hippo lore dates back to 1915, when a hippo escaped from a traveling circus train and settled into the local Cottonwood Creek before being recaptured.
Hutto’s charm doesn’t end with the hippos. The city offers a strong sense of community, which is evident in its support of local events such as the Old Tyme Days Festival, Crawfish Festival, Sunset Black Party Bash, Spring-A-Palooza, Old Town Christmas, and the Hutto Farmers Market.
The Hutto community also comes together in historic Old Town Hutto, where 19th-century buildings house an array of independent restaurants and specialty shops. Residents enjoy the outdoors at Hutto Lake Park, the Golf Club at Star Ranch, Fritz Park, and the Cottonwood Trail. Getting around from Hutto is simple with access to U.S. 79 and Route 130.
Explore the City
Many homes in Hutto are custom builds.
Hutto's downtown is full of unique shops and restaurants.
Creekside Park in Hutto offers miles of scenic trails for hiking and biking.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,495
Average: $109,291
Education
9,159
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,505
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hutto has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hutto, TX is $1,176 for a studio, $1,311 for one bedroom, $1,748 for two bedrooms, and $2,294 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hutto has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,311/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$2,333/month
2,048 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,373/month
970 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Hutto, TX is 4.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hutto is 2.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,176 - $2,294. You can expect to pay 10.6% less for groceries, 1.6% more for utilities, and 46.9% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hutto, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
744 Students
Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
736 Students
Nadine Johnson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
608 Students
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
686 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
669 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,179 Students
Hutto High School 9th Grade Center
Public
Grades 6-12
796 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
975 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,010 Students
Hutto High School 9th Grade Center
Public
Grades 6-12
796 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Murphy Park
- Inner Space Cavern
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.