Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Manchaca, TX
$573,800Median home value
Travis CountyArea
About 20 minutes to downtown AustinCommute profile
About Manchaca
Manchaca (pronounced “MAN-shack”) is an unincorporated community 10–12 miles southwest of downtown Austin, named for Manchaca Springs where José Antonio Menchaca once camped. It is a true commuter pocket — rural-feeling lots with Austin 20 minutes away — served by Austin ISD. Newer subdivisions mix with older acreage along FM 1626.
Home prices in Manchaca
The median home value in Manchaca is $573,800.
Top places in Manchaca
- Southland Oaks Neighborhood Park — local park.
- Onion Creek greenbelt — nearby hiking.
- Veloway — 3.1-mi paved bike loop in South Austin.
- Circle C Ranch trails — nearby.
- Zilker Park and Barton Springs — ~20 min in Austin.
Commuting from Manchaca
- FM 1626 / Manchaca Rd (FM 2304).
- I-35 ~10 min east; downtown Austin ~20 min north.
- Austin-Bergstrom International ~25 min east.
Manchaca FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Manchaca, TX?
The median home value in Manchaca is $573,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Manchaca, TX?
FM 1626 / Manchaca Rd (FM 2304).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.