Hays County

TX · Pop. 95,161 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hays County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 95,161.

$/Acre: $3,069

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 310 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 93.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax7.02%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$58,861

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,069

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale2092

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season310 days

Annual Rainfall13.7 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,625 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)115 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K604

Property Crime /100K550

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate