Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Hays, TX
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About Hays
A city of just 227 residents (2020 census) in 0.2 square miles of Hays County, about 13 miles southwest of downtown Austin near the Austin city limits. Hays is a quiet residential enclave with a median age of 46.5 — well above the state average (Wikipedia, 2020 census) — that trades on privacy and proximity: Buda's shopping to the south, Austin's southwest corridor to the north.
Home prices in Hays
Home prices in Hays vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Hays
- Nearby Buda's Historic Stagecoach Park and Main Street (10 minutes).
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (nearby).
- FM 1626 corridor to Dripping Springs and the Hill Country.
- Sunset Valley and South Austin dining and retail.
Commuting from Hays
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 25–35 minutes via FM 1626/I-35 in normal traffic.
Hays FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hays, TX?
Home prices in Hays vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Hays, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 25–35 minutes via FM 1626/I-35 in normal traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.