Living in Hutto, TX
Suburb in Texas
Hutto is a suburb in Texas, home to about 32,000 people, with 1.6 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Hutto a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Dog-friendly: 15 dog parks within 9 mi
- Easy flying: AUS is 25 mi away
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
- Strong healthcare: 6 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Hot summers: highs around 95°F
- Fewer graduates: 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Smaller job market: about 1.6 million people live within 31 mi
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Key facts
Living in Hutto: common questions
What is the cost of living in Hutto?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $300k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,350 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 98, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Hutto?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 2.04% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Hutto safe?
Hutto isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
How are the schools in Hutto?
Public schools in Hutto test close to the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 16 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Hutto?
Hutto has mild winters: winter days average around 62°F and summer days around 95°F.
Does Hutto get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and cold waves: 8 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.52 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Hutto?
The nearest major airport is AUS, about 25 mi away.
How Hutto scores
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