Hill Country

An area where many flock to spend a weekend or enjoy a vacation.

Welcome to Hill Country

Beautiful countryside in the heart of central Texas.
 
Hill Country is an area where many flock to spend a weekend or enjoy a vacation. This area is conveniently located between Austin and San Antonio. There is a vast array of outdoor recreation options, from hiking to water sports. There are also many local wineries. 
 
This is an area frequented with motorcycle travel, as during the wildflower season, you can find more than 5,000 varieties as you leisurely drive throughout. During her time serving as First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson played a large part in preserving the natural beauty of this area, even seeding areas along roadways with native species.
 
Communities in the area are mid-sized, where you can find a variety of property styles, some of which overlook the picturesque terrain of Hill Country.    
 

What to Love 

  • A mid-sized, multi-city with incredible amenities
  • Two large lakes for all-year boating
  • Vacation destination
  • Farming land and unique produce products like olives to wine

Local Lifestyle

Hill Country has a relaxing feel due to its wide-open spaces and entertainment and recreation options. Towns in this area vary in size. Areas of Hill Country closer to Austin and along Interstate 35, particularly San Marcos, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and Lakeway, have populations of more than 10,000. Smaller, more quaint cities between 100 and 1,000 residents are Dripping Springs, Driftwood, and Wimberly.   
 

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

In Driftwood, there is The Saltlick BBQ and Hill Country Tasting Room. Nearby Dripping Springs has Epicure and Le Vacher. Wimberly Café, Gennaro's Trattoria, Italian Garden Restaurant, and Canyon Grille are other good dining options in Hill Country. 
 
Hill Country has many wineries, including Duchman Family Winery, Wimberly Valley Winery, and Limestone Terrace Winery. Dripping Springs has the Texas Hill Country Olive Co.
 
Gruene Historical District provides a unique and walkable shopping experience with establishments such as The Best Li'l Bath Haus and The Gruene G.O.A.T. For decades, Gruene Hall is the place to enjoy live music and dancing in Hill Country.
 

Things to Do

Bicentennial Park, along with adjacent Rio Vista Park and Sewell Park along the San Marcos River, offers many recreation options. San Marcos is also home to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park. In New Braunfels is the seasonal Schlitterbahn Waterpark.  
 
Both Canyon Lake and Lake Travis are popular with both visitors and residents as they permit both motorized and nonmotorized boats. Near Wimberly are Jacob's Well Natural Area and the Double J Ranch Golf Club. Another golf option is Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club.  

Around Hill Country, TX

There's plenty to do around Hill Country, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

31
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Ice Cream House, The Farm Connection, and The Healthy Spot.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
The Ice Cream House Logo
Dining 3.12 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
The Farm Connection Logo
Dining 4.26 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
The Healthy Spot Logo
Dining 4.75 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Tasty Balls and More Logo
Dining 2.14 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Bricks and Minifigs San Antonio Logo
Shopping 4.77 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Stickers N Stars Logo
Shopping 4.19 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Hill Country, TX

Population Households Employment

Hill Country has 1,125 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hill Country do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,011 people call Hill Country home. The population density is 13,401.546 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,011

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43

Median Age

50.28 / 49.72%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,125

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$39,129

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Featured Properties

Browse the available properties in the area below.

For Sale
MLS® 8047772

$110,000,000

Call for Address
1 Bed 2.5 Baths 1,620 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 4081403

$26,995,000

4904 Tortuga PL, Austin, TX 78731
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 9,352 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 4866871

$25,500,000

2810 Scenic DR, Austin, TX 78703
5 Beds 5.5 Baths 8,791 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 4277787

$19,500,000

12400 Cedar ST, Austin, TX 78732
6 Beds 10 Baths 15,394 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6239088

$18,635,000

4009 Rivercrest DR, Austin, TX 78746
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,602 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6071077

$18,000,000

805 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
3 Beds 6 Baths 14,025 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 3667873

$17,500,000

Call for Address
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,234 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6625852

$15,977,724

351 County Road 210, Florence, TX 76527
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,500 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2860054

$15,900,000

1700 Lakeshore DR, Austin, TX 78746
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,968 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 3992187

$13,500,000

122 Estate Drive, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
6 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,002 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 3459497

$13,000,000

1150 County Road 405, Taylor, TX 76574
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,923 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 3731081

$12,995,000

901 High Mountain RD, Burnet, TX 78611
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,253 Sq.Ft.
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