Housing by town in Hays County, Texas
Hays County, Texas has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,495 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,154 in 2015–2019 (+29.5%; Up after inflation).
Belterra has the highest median gross rent ($2,845) and Wimberley the lowest ($1,293).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,495 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 35.9%
- Median household income
- $89,097
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Hays County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek | — | 1.5% | $121,000 | $847,500 | $9,900 |
| Belterra | $2,845 | 1.4% | $219,727 | $773,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Buda | $1,852 | 23.4% | $123,766 | $446,600 | $7,911 |
| Dripping Springs | $2,234 | 51.2% | $109,364 | $635,600 | $8,571 |
| Hays | $2,295 | 19.1% | $70,625 | $327,300 | $2,667 |
| Kyle | $1,752 | 32.9% | $90,323 | $334,600 | $6,170 |
| Mountain City | — | 0.0% | $128,929 | $494,800 | $7,621 |
| Niederwald | $1,716 | 32.6% | $78,438 | $286,500 | $3,333 |
| San Marcos | $1,322 | 69.2% | $51,281 | $310,400 | $4,774 |
| Uhland | $1,583 | 8.4% | $92,238 | $279,900 | $4,097 |
| Wimberley | $1,293 | 33.0% | $80,362 | $550,800 | $6,478 |
| Woodcreek | $1,809 | 45.6% | $74,107 | $425,600 | $5,308 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,250 | $47,050 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,250 | $53,800 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,300 | $60,500 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,300 | $67,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,550 | $72,600 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,750 | $78,000 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,350 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,750 | $141,000 |
How the places in Hays County rank across Texas
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Police departments in Hays County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Police Department | 1,000,639 | 4,229 | 31,031 |
| Hays County Sheriff's Office | 138,997 | 206 | 833 |
| San Marcos Police Department | 75,924 | 322 | 1,473 |
| Kyle Police Department | 71,858 | 98 | 575 |
| Buda Police Department | 16,300 | 17 | 259 |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Hays County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78666 | 88,583 | $1,319 | $306,700 | $54,737 | 61.9% |
| 78640 | 77,531 | $1,730 | $330,400 | $90,075 | 29.0% |
| 78610 | 48,319 | $1,867 | $408,000 | $119,698 | 21.2% |
| 78737 | 27,023 | $2,131 | $765,000 | $168,920 | 12.3% |
| 78620 | 22,860 | $1,965 | $676,500 | $153,477 | 14.1% |
| 78676 | 15,822 | $1,589 | $511,600 | $87,344 | 21.3% |
| 78619 | 6,693 | $1,786 | $810,600 | $183,393 | 4.4% |
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Questions about Hays County
Which place in Hays County has the highest rent?
Belterra has the highest median gross rent, $2,845 (±$763) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hays County has the lowest rent?
Wimberley has the lowest median gross rent, $1,293 (±$765) a month.
What is the median rent in Hays County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Hays County is $1,495 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hays County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hays County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .