Cost of Living in Hutto, TX

Population 32,188 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

129
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Hutto cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $316,000, rents near $2,202 a month.

Hutto sits roughly 7 miles east of Round Rock — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Round Rock's $384,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 104
Rent 168

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hutto

The median home value in Hutto is $315,800 — 4% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,202/month, 68% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $115,149/year is 54% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 59.4°F. Overall, Hutto has a cost of living index of 129 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,800
4% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$341,250
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,202/mo
68% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,610/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 79.4%
Renter-occupied 20.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,202
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,816/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.4 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.4%
Carpooled
6.6%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
15.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$115,149
54% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,190
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
13% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
77.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.3%
Graduate degree 9.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35
Male median age 36
Female median age 34.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.4°F
Annual Precip
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773808793979891837264
Low °F 424652596773757570615143
Precip" 2.641.892.882.425.043.681.962.743.453.912.922.72
Snow" 0.00.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hutto, TX?

Hutto has a cost index of 129 (100 = national average). It is 29% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hutto, TX?

The median gross rent in Hutto is $2,202 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hutto?

The median home value in Hutto is $315,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hutto?

The median household income in Hutto is $115,149 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hutto, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hutto is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Hutto, TX affordable?

Hutto is above average in cost of living, with an index of 129 — about 29% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hutto?

Hutto has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.4°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hutto at a Glance

Population
32,188
Median Income
$115,149
Home Value
$315,800
Median Rent
$2,202/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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