Neighborhood in Buda, Hays County

Living in South Buda, Buda

B

2nd of 3areas in Buda
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Buda overall: A-

South Buda covers part of Buda, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Buda. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy2.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library2.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,080
Median rent
$2,390
Median home value
$304,000
Household income
$136,800
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in South Buda

South Buda is an area in Buda with about 4,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 40% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Buda, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in South Buda

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in South Buda

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,390, 29% higher than the Buda median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 29 for Buda as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Buda report card

Each grade compares South Buda with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $2,390, homes cost 2.2x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $136,800, 1.4% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 104 violent crimes per 100k, 1,589 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 12% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

South Buda compared with Buda

Better than Buda

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%27 points lower than Buda (27%)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x39% lower than Buda (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%7 points higher than Buda (77%)

Worse than Buda

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%25 points lower than Buda (50%)
  • Median rent: $2,39029% higher than Buda ($1,852)
  • Average commute: 34 min18% higher than Buda (29 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BRalph Pfluger ElementaryElementary, Hays CISD0.7 mi
  • CDr T C McCormick Jr MiddleMiddle, Hays CISD0.6 mi
  • BJack C Hays High SchoolHigh, Hays CISD3.8 mi

Cost of living in South Buda

Median rent in South Buda is $2,390 a month, 29% higher than the Buda median. A household would need about $96,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $304,000, 32% lower than the Buda median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,211 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBudaTexas
Median rent29% higher than Buda$2,390$1,852$1,403
Median home value32% lower than Buda$304,000$446,600$283,800
Home value to income39% lower than Buda2.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Buda0%27%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Buda83%77%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Buda0%2.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Buda201420121992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,211
Mortgage payment
$1,664
Property tax
$547
Median rent, for comparison
$2,390

Based on a $304,000 home in South Buda, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBudaTexas
Median household income11% higher than Buda$136,800$123,766$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Buda1.4%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Buda4.3%6.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points lower than Buda25%50%34%
Average commute18% higher than Buda34 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Buda12%21%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Buda92%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in South Buda

Under 1826%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6442%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Black6.9%
Asian4.7%
Other or more than one race4.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Buda

  1. 1BCentral BudaMedian rent $1,910
  2. 3D+Southwest BudaMedian rent $1,860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSouthwest RendonRendon
  2. B-GlencrestNew Braunfels
  3. B-South EnnisEnnis

Questions about South Buda

Is South Buda a good place to live?

South Buda covers part of Buda, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Buda. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in South Buda?

Median rent in South Buda is $2,390 a month, 29% higher than the Buda median. The median home is worth $304,000, 32% lower than the Buda median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Buda.

What schools serve South Buda?

The closest rated public schools are Ralph Pfluger Elementary (elementary, rated B), Dr T C McCormick Jr Middle (middle, rated C) and Jack C Hays High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Buda that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.