Hutto vs Pflugerville: which is better to live in?
Hutto gets B+ overall and Pflugerville gets B+. Hutto comes out ahead on our index, though keep in mind each is graded against Texas places of its own size.
Hutto wins on jobs and income, safety, errands and things to do, getting around and home ownership. Pflugerville wins on cost of living, schools, education levels and health.
Hutto is the better pick for families, young professionals, retirees, remote workers and people on a budget.
Side by side
| Hutto | Pflugerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | B+ | B+ |
| Population | 46,048 | 68,316 |
| Growth since 2020 | +66.9% | +4.8% |
| Median rent | $2,255 | $1,932 |
| Median home value | $365,700 | $402,400 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $2,568 | $2,748 |
| Median household income | $118,834 | $117,799 |
| Property tax per year | $6,790 | $6,543 |
| Violent crime per 100k | 84 | 186 |
| Property crime per 100k | 677 | 1,595 |
| Schools rated A or B | 30% | 63% |
| Average commute | 29 min | 27 min |
| Work from home | 18% | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 36% | 43% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | 37.3 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 115 | 114 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | Moderate | Moderate |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Hutto | Pflugerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | B- (58) | B- (61) |
| Jobs and income | A- (84) | B+ (79) |
| Schools | C- (39) | C (47) |
| Safety | A- (85) | C+ (55) |
| Errands and things to do | D+ (28) | D (22) |
| Getting around | D- (9) | F (8) |
| Education levels | C+ (55) | B+ (72) |
| Health | C- (33) | B- (56) |
| Home ownership | A- (87) | B+ (79) |
| Internet access | A+ (95) | A (95) |
Cost of living
Overall costs are close between the two.
Rent is higher in Hutto: a median of $2,255 a month, 17% higher than Pflugerville's $1,932.
The median home is worth $365,700 in Hutto and $402,400 in Pflugerville. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $2,568 a month against $2,748, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 3.1 times income in Hutto and 3.4 times in Pflugerville.
Commute and location
Commutes average 29 minutes in Hutto and 27 in Pflugerville.
The two are about 8 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
Hutto has less violent crime. Hutto reported 84 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Pflugerville reported 186 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 30% of Hutto's 10 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 63% of Pflugerville's 24.
Common questions
Is Hutto or Pflugerville better to live in?
Hutto grades higher overall (B+ vs B+). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Hutto cheaper than Pflugerville?
They cost about the same to live in.
Which is safer, Hutto or Pflugerville?
Hutto, based on violent crime per 100,000 people reported to the FBI.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.