Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Martindale, TX
$487,450Median listing price
CaldwellArea
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About Martindale
A city of about 1,200 (2020 census) in western Caldwell County on the San Marcos River, roughly 35 miles south of downtown Austin. Martindale is a river town — tubing, kayaking, and floating in spring-fed water — with a quirky live-music and brunch scene for its size, and river parks that draw visitors from across the Austin metro.
Home prices in Martindale
The median listing price in Martindale is $487,450.
Top places in Martindale
- The San Marcos River — river parks, tube runs, and kayaking.
- Martindale's live-music venues, brunch spots, and antiques downtown.
- Nearby Texas State Tubes and Lion's Club Tube Rental.
- Nearby San Marcos — Premium Outlets, Texas State University, square (10 minutes).
- Nearby Lockhart's BBQ corridor (20 minutes).
Commuting from Martindale
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 45–55 minutes via TX-80/I-35 in normal traffic.
Martindale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Martindale, TX?
The median listing price in Martindale is $487,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Martindale, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 45–55 minutes via TX-80/I-35 in normal traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.