Hays County, TX

Living in Hays County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 30
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 54
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Schools 52
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Residents

213k Population +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

$69k Median 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

$239k Median Home Value +$65k (2010–19)
56% Built 2000 or Later
$991 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hays County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hays County, TX

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Wimberley Montessori
6 miles, SW
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Aesa Prep Academy
10 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Hays County, TX

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Texas State University
13 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hays County, TX

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Ascension Seton Hays
11 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Hays County, TX

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Easterwood Field
106 miles, E