Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Mountain City, TX
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About Mountain City
A tiny city of about 650–700 residents in northern Hays County, tucked between Kyle and Buda about 20 miles southwest of downtown Austin. Mountain City was a sprawling supply center for farming and ranching from the early 1850s to the 1880s, centered on the old Stagecoach Road; today's incorporated city is just half a square mile of quiet residential streets.
Home prices in Mountain City
Home prices in Mountain City vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Mountain City
- The old Stagecoach Road corridor — historic ranching country.
- Nearby Buda's Historic Stagecoach Park and Main Street (5 minutes).
- Cabela's and the Buda retail corridor.
- Lake Kyle Park in Kyle (10 minutes).
- Country drives toward Driftwood and the Hill Country.
Commuting from Mountain City
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 30–40 minutes via FM 2770/I-35 in normal traffic.
Mountain City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mountain City, TX?
Home prices in Mountain City vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Mountain City, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 30–40 minutes via FM 2770/I-35 in normal traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.