Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Hutto, TX
$338,000Median listing price
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About Hutto
The "Hippo Capital of Texas" — a nickname born from the legend of a circus hippo that supposedly escaped into Cottonwood Creek — and one of the metro's fastest-growing suburbs, about 27 miles northeast of downtown Austin. Hutto embraces its hippo identity (3,000+ hippo statues and a self-guided hippo tour) while delivering a mix of master-planned neighborhoods and a reviving historic Old Town.
Home prices in Hutto
The median listing price in Hutto is $338,000.
Top places in Hutto
- Historic Old Town Hutto — early-20th-century East Street buildings with antique shops, local eateries (The Texan Café & Pie Shop), and murals.
- The hippo tour — colorful themed hippo statues scattered across town; a signature selfie scavenger hunt (tourtexas.com).
- Hutto Lake Park — lake, trails, playground, and picnic areas.
- Cottonwood Trail — three-mile paved trail connecting Fritz Park to Hutto High School.
- The Golf Club at Star Ranch — one of Texas's best-rated public courses.
- Dell Diamond and Round Rock Premium Outlets, just minutes west.
- Annual Olde Tyme Days festival.
Commuting from Hutto
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 30–40 minutes via SH 130/I-35 in normal traffic.
Hutto FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hutto, TX?
The median listing price in Hutto is $338,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hutto, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 30–40 minutes via SH 130/I-35 in normal traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.