City

Buda, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hays County  ·  Texas

👥46,685Population
💰$110,417Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$379,300Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓52.0%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.5%Hispanic: 41.6%Black: 4.1%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White49.5%
Hispanic41.6%
Black4.1%
Asian1.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads52.0% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma385 (1.3%)
HS Graduate6,760 (23.5%)
Some College2,765 (9.6%)
Associates3,928 (13.6%)
Bachelors2,301 (8%)
Graduate Degree12,672 (44%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 44%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College9.6%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate44.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,417 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$379,300 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,736/mo
Total Housing Units17,271
Vacant Units443

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
77%
About Buda, TX

Buda is a city in Texas, located in Hays County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 46,685 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Buda is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,417 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buda is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $379,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,736 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buda is well-educated. 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.5%.

Buda, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Buda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78610 46,685 $110,417 $379,300 $1,736 3.6% 52.0% 80.4%