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Hutto, TX

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Embrace the Hippo Capital of Texas’ quirky charm

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Upscale Eclectic Growing Historic

Located about nine miles east of Round Rock, Hutto is a growing Austin-area suburb with a unique sense of character. Known as the Hippo Capital of Texas, Hutto touts 4,000 hippo statues throughout town. Hutto’s hippo lore dates back to 1915, when a hippo escaped from a traveling circus train and settled into the local Cottonwood Creek before being recaptured.

Hutto’s charm doesn’t end with the hippos. The city offers a strong sense of community, which is evident in its support of local events such as the Old Tyme Days Festival, Crawfish Festival, Sunset Black Party Bash, Spring-A-Palooza, Old Town Christmas, and the Hutto Farmers Market.

The Hutto community also comes together in historic Old Town Hutto, where 19th-century buildings house an array of independent restaurants and specialty shops. Residents enjoy the outdoors at Hutto Lake Park, the Golf Club at Star Ranch, Fritz Park, and the Cottonwood Trail. Getting around from Hutto is simple with access to U.S. 79 and Route 130.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Hutto, TX is $1,226 for a studio, $1,357 for one bedroom, $1,700 for two bedrooms, and $2,190 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hutto has decreased by -7.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,357/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$2,184/month
1,931 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hutto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

744 Students

7
out of 10

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

686 Students

6
out of 10

Ray Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

669 Students

5
out of 10

Howard Norman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

589 Students

5
out of 10

Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

736 Students

4
out of 10

Hutto Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,179 Students

6
out of 10

Hutto High School 9th Grade Center

Public

Grades 9

796 Students

5
out of 10

Farley Middle

Public

Grades 6-9

975 Students

4
out of 10

Hutto High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,010 Students

6
out of 10

Hutto High School 9th Grade Center

Public

Grades 9

796 Students

5
out of 10

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