Hays County, TX
Living in Hays County
Bikeability29
Walkability30
Commute30
Public Transit19
Affordability46
Public Safety73
Airports65
Hospitals87
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
213kPopulation+67k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$239kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$991Median Monthly Rent+$321 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hays County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Hays County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hays County
Inland Flooding77
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hays County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hays County, TX
St Stephen's Episcopal School
2 miles, S
Wimberley Montessori
6 miles, SW
Aesa Prep Academy
10 miles, N
San Marcos Baptist Academy
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Hays County, TX
Texas State University
13 miles, SE
Texas Health and Science University
19 miles, NE
Saint Edward's University
20 miles, NE
Huston-Tillotson University
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hays County, TX
Ascension Seton Hays
11 miles, E
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos
14 miles, SE
Ascension Seton Southwest
14 miles, NE
Central Texas Medical Center
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Hays County, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
23 miles, NE
San Antonio International Airport
45 miles, SW
Robert Gray Army Airfield
71 miles, N
Easterwood Field
106 miles, E