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Buda, Texas

city · Hays County

At a glance

15,859
Population
$446,600
Median home value (all homes)
47% above U.S. median
$355,320
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,852/mo
Median rent
37% above U.S. median
$123,766
Median household income
58% above U.S. median
29 min
Average commute
98.7%
Homes with broadband
23.1%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing65% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost4% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates50.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Buda Economic Development Corporation
Buda EDC is a Type B Economic Development Corporation that helps grow the Buda economy by actively recruiting destination restaurants and retail, advanced manufacturing, and knowledge-intensive businesses to Buda; provides small business assistance and guidance; and works with existing Buda businesses to assist with growth and expansion.
city Greater San Marcos Partnership
HCEDP is a 501(c)6 nonprofit public-private partnership that serves as the regional economic development organization for the City of San Marcos and Hays and Caldwell Counties. It promotes the region to attract new employers, assists existing companies to expand, fosters entrepreneurial growth, and develops the regional workforce.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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