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Buda

Hays County · Hill Country · Population 15,859

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At a glance

Population
15,859
+67.9% in 10 years Census, 2024
Typical asking price
$373,385
$176 per sq. ft. Unlock MLS active listings
Homes for sale
425
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Household income
$123,766
Median Census, 2024
Average commute
29 min
21% work from home Census, 2024
July high / Jan. low
96° / 39°
37 in. of rain a year NOAA averages

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Buda Deal of the Day · Sunday, November 15

217 Young ST Deal of the day

$359,999

217 Young ST
Buda, TX 78610

4 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,512 sq. ft.

Why we picked it

  • Asking price per sq. ft. ($143) is 14% below the median of 265 similar active homes in Buda ($168)
  • Price cut $20,000 (5%) on Nov 12
  • New on the market this week

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Listed by Autumn Lapaglia, Legacy Austin Realty

Compares asking prices of active listings only; not an appraisal. This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

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In the Market.

Homes for sale in Buda

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210 Boxwood DR

$250,000

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,238 sq. ft.

210 Boxwood DR
Buda, TX 78610

Listed by Celine Crestin, Compass RE Texas, LLC

168 International ST

$372,990

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,438 sq. ft.

168 International ST
Buda, TX 78610

Listed by Kathryn Pipes, First Texas Brokerage Company

238 Comfort DR

$599,999

4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,195 sq. ft.

238 Comfort DR
Buda, TX 78610

Listed by Grant Whittenberger, Outlaw Realty

375 Fletcher BND

$399,900

4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,423 sq. ft.

375 Fletcher BND
Buda, TX 78610

Listed by Amy Sims, Compass RE Texas, LLC

12002 Bronco CIR

$599,900

5 beds · 3.5 baths · 3,472 sq. ft.

12002 Bronco CIR
Buda, TX 78610

Listed by Rey Mata, Land Up Realty & Investments

244 Begonia ST

$575,000

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,701 sq. ft.

244 Begonia ST
Buda, TX 78610

Listed by Katie Craig, Chesmar Homes

Listing data from Unlock MLS. Last updated November 15, 2026 at 3:09 am CST.

Real estate on InTexas.com is offered by Rudder Realty, Inc., TREC license #9005819.

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

Market

Buda’s housing market

Realtor.com, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

Median list price
$361,990
-0.1% vs. a year ago
Price per sq. ft.
$180
Texas: $179
Median days on market
64
Texas: 68
Listings with a price cut
26%
Texas: 22%
Home prices by ZIP code in Buda

The local market

A steady market Buda home market, September 2026
Median list price
$361,990
-0.1% vs. a year ago Texas: $350,000
Homes for sale
262
+12.5% vs. a year ago
Days on market
64
median Texas: 68
Price per sq. ft.
$180
Texas: $179
Typical home size
2,055 sq. ft.
Listings with a price cut
26%
Texas: 22%
New listings this month
108
Under contract
122

Across Hays County: median list price $395,000, 1,556 homes for sale, 89 days on market.

Owning and renting here

Median home value
$446,600
Effective property tax rate
1.77%
Typical property tax bill
$7,911/yr
Median rent
$1,852/mo
Own their home
77%

Census estimates of what residents report. More in By the Numbers. See all the numbers

Market numbers: Realtor.com Economic Research, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

By the Numbers.

Explore the numbers for Buda

There are 425 homes and condos for sale in Buda right now, with a typical asking price of $373,385 ($176 per square foot). The typical home has been listed for 26 days, and 44% have cut their price. 2.1% have a pool. The typical home for sale was built in 2026.

Homes for sale
425
New this week
0
0 in the last 30 days
Typical asking price
$373,385
Middle half: $320,150 to $437,073
Lowest and highest asking price
$125,000
Up to $1,225,000
Asking price per sq. ft.
$176
Typical
Typical home size
2,123 sq. ft.
Days on the market
26
22% listed over 90 days
Homes with a price cut
44%
Typical cut: 7.4%
New construction
58%
Built this year or last
Typical year built
2026
1.2% built before 1980
Homes with a pool
2.1%
On an acre or more
0%
Homes with an HOA fee
100%
Yearly property tax, as listed
$8,424
About 2.24% of the asking price

By bedrooms

BedroomsFor saleTypical pricePer sq. ft.
2 or fewer4$259,000$229
3182$345,700$189
4182$397,495$170
5 or more57$441,990$158

Homes for sale by price

  • Under $250,00014
  • $250,000 to $400,000256
  • $400,000 to $600,000136
  • $600,000 to $1 million18
  • $1 million and up1

Neighborhoods, lowest to highest asking price per sq. ft.

NeighborhoodFor salePer sq. ft.Typical price
Turners Crossing5$142$389,990
Prairie Lakes5$149$288,000
Prairie Lakes16$151$309,990
Colony At Cole Springs39$182$389,990
Sunfield Ph Five Sec Five5$193$584,949
Persimmon9$225$549,999

Worked out from all 425 homes and condos for sale in Buda on November 14, 2026 (Unlock MLS). These are asking prices, not sale prices. Listings the seller keeps off the internet are not counted.

Listing data from Unlock MLS. Last updated November 15, 2026 at 3:09 am CST.

Real estate on InTexas.com is offered by Rudder Realty, Inc., TREC license #9005819.

Listing information is provided by Unlock MLS for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Some or all of the listings displayed may not belong to the firm whose website is being visited. Each listing shows the brokerage that holds it.

Population
15,859
Growth in 10 years
+67.9%
Median age
37.2
Texas: 35.6
Under 18
28%
Texas: 25%
65 and older
7%
Texas: 13%
People per household
2.6
Texas: 2.7
Households with kids
43%
Texas: 35%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
50%
Texas: 34%
Veterans
9%
Texas: 6%
Born in Texas
62%
Texas: 58%
Moved here from another state last year
3%
Texas: 2%
Moved to a new home last year
16%
Texas: 14%
No health insurance
6%
Texas: 17%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.

Median household income
$123,766
Texas: $78,476
Below poverty line
6%
Texas: 14%
Median home value (owners’ estimate)
$446,600
Texas: $283,800
Own their home
77%
Texas: 63%
Typical property tax bill
$7,911/yr
Texas: $4,232/yr
Effective property tax rate
1.77%
Texas: 1.49%
Monthly cost with a mortgage
$2,240/mo
Texas: $2,106/mo
Monthly cost, paid off
$1,056/mo
Texas: $678/mo
Typical year homes were built
2012
Texas: 1992
Single-family houses
87%
Texas: 67%
Apartments and multiplexes
13%
Texas: 26%
Mobile homes
0%
Texas: 6%
Median rent
$1,852/mo
Texas: $1,403/mo
Rent, 1 bedroom
$1,553/mo
Texas: $1,237/mo
Rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,802/mo
Texas: $1,395/mo
Rent, 3 bedrooms
$2,374/mo
Texas: $1,650/mo
Homes that are rented
23%
Texas: 37%
Rentals sitting empty
0%
Texas: 8%
Rent as a share of income
23%
Texas: 31%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.

Typical electric bill
$155/mo
Texas: $184/mo
Typical gas bill
$49/mo
Texas: $56/mo
Typical water and sewer bill
$565/yr
Texas: $595/yr
Heat with electricity
48%
Texas: 61%
Heat with natural gas
51%
Texas: 35%
Homes with broadband internet
99%
Texas: 91%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.

Average commute
29 min
Texas: 27 min
Work from home
21%
Texas: 14%
Cars per household
2.0
Texas: 1.9
Households without a car
1%
Texas: 5%
Biggest jobs: Management
51%
of working residents
Biggest jobs: Sales and office occupations
22%
of working residents
Biggest jobs: Schools and healthcare
18%
of working residents
Nearest airport with airline flights
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport, about 14 miles

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. Distances are straight-line miles between town centers. Airports: OurAirports.

July average high
96°F
Hottest month
January average low
39°F
Coldest month
Days over 100°F
21
In a typical year
Days of 90°F or more
117
In a typical year
Nights at freezing or below
20
In a typical year
Rain per year
36.5 in.
Snow per year
0.0 in.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 averages, from the San Marcos weather station (about 12 miles from the town center).

Restaurants
6
3.8 per 10,000 people
Fast food
0
Coffee shops and cafes
1
0.6 per 10,000 people
Bars and pubs
1
0.6 per 10,000 people
Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Gas stations
0
Banks
0
Hardware stores
0
Post offices
0
Churches and places of worship
2
1.3 per 10,000 people
Gyms and fitness centers
0
Doctors and clinics
0
Dentists
0
Hospitals
0
Veterinarians
0
Schools
0
Libraries
1
0.6 per 10,000 people
Dog parks
1
0.6 per 10,000 people
Golf courses
0
EV charging stations
0

Source: Counted within about 2 miles of the town center, from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Small towns may be missing a few places.

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