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# Hutto at a Glance

Hutto is a Williamson County city of approximately 50,000 residents, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Austin along the US-79 and SH-130 corridors. Population has grown from roughly 1,250 in 2000, consistently ranking Hutto among the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

## The Numbers

Category

Details

**Population**

Approaching 50,000 (2026)

**County**

Williamson County

**Distance to Austin**

~30 miles northeast

**Median Household Income**

~$115,000–$118,000

**Median Home Price**

~$334,950 (early 2026)

**Effective Property Tax Rate**

~1.78%

**City Property Tax Rate (FY 2026)**

$0.385928 per $100 assessed

**Median Resident Age**

34.6 years

**School District**

Hutto Independent School District

**Major Highways**

US-79, SH-130, FM 685, CR 108

## Identity in Transition

The city's identity is in transition from a small agricultural town to a growing suburban city that retains its small-town character. The original downtown along East Street still features locally owned businesses, and the Hutto Hippo — the city's beloved mascot — is visible throughout the community. At the same time, new master-planned communities, retail corridors, and the transformative Co-Op District are building the infrastructure of a modern city.

## Cost of Living

Cost of living is approximately 11% below the national average, with housing 18% below average, utilities 18% below average, and groceries 7% below average. For families relocating from high-cost markets, the purchasing power in Hutto is striking.

## Safety and Crime

Hutto is safer than 81% of Texas cities and 78% of cities nationally. The overall crime rate is 71.9% lower than the Texas state average. The violent crime rate is just 1 per 1,000 residents, well below the national average, with zero homicides reported in recent years. Like any growing city, property crime exists, but Hutto's safety profile is one of its strongest selling points for relocating families.

## Demographics

Hutto is an ethnically diverse city: approximately 48% White, 32% Hispanic, and 11% Black, with additional Asian, multiracial, and other communities. The median age is 34.6 years, reflecting a young, family-oriented population. Less than 3% of Hutto families live below the poverty line.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the population of Hutto, Texas?

Hutto is approaching 50,000 residents as of 2026, up from roughly 1,250 in the year 2000 — one of the fastest growth rates in U.S. history.

### What county is Hutto, TX in?

Hutto is in Williamson County, Texas, the same county as Round Rock, Georgetown, and Cedar Park.

### How safe is Hutto?

Hutto is safer than 81% of Texas cities and 78% of cities nationally. The overall crime rate is 71.9% lower than the Texas state average, with a violent crime rate of just 1 per 1,000 residents and zero recent homicides.

### What is the median household income in Hutto?

The median household income in Hutto is approximately $115,000 to $118,000, reflecting a population of working professionals.

### Has Hutto received any national recognition?

Money Magazine named Hutto one of the Top 50 Best Places to Live in America in 2023, citing its combination of affordability, growth, and quality of life.

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