Neighborhood in Hutto, Williamson County

Living in Southwest Hutto, Hutto

B

1st of 3areas in Hutto
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Hutto overall: B+

Southwest Hutto covers part of Hutto, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Hutto. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
950
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$380,000
Household income
$138,300
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Hutto

Southwest Hutto is an area in Hutto with about 1,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), a mix of owners and renters and 4% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Hutto is B. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Hutto, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Hutto

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,830, 19% lower than the Hutto median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Hutto

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 29 for Hutto as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Hutto report card

Each grade compares Southwest Hutto 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 $1,830, homes cost 2.7x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $138,300, 3.1% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 84 violent crimes per 100k, 677 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 34 min, 26% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Hutto compared with Hutto

Better than Hutto

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 31%11 points lower than Hutto (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,83019% lower than Hutto ($2,255)
  • Median household income: $138,30016% higher than Hutto ($118,834)

Worse than Hutto

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%34 points lower than Hutto (80%)
  • Average commute: 34 min15% higher than Hutto (29 min)
  • People below the poverty line: 10%5 points higher than Hutto (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CHoward Norman ElementaryElementary, Hutto ISD1.1 mi
  • CFarley MiddleMiddle, Hutto ISD1.9 mi
  • CHutto High SchoolHigh, Hutto ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Hutto

Median rent in Southwest Hutto is $1,830 a month, 19% lower than the Hutto median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $380,000, about the same as the Hutto median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,613 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHuttoTexas
Median rent19% lower than Hutto$1,830$2,255$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Hutto$380,000$365,700$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Hutto2.7x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Hutto31%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them34 points lower than Hutto46%80%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Hutto0%3.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Hutto201520101992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,613
Mortgage payment
$2,080
Property tax
$533
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $380,000 home in Southwest Hutto, 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

MeasureHereHuttoTexas
Median household income16% higher than Hutto$138,300$118,834$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Hutto3.1%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Hutto10%5.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Hutto39%36%34%
Average commute15% higher than Hutto34 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Hutto26%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Hutto3.9%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Hutto100%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southwest Hutto

Under 182.3%
18 to 3441%
35 to 6442%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black3.3%
Asian3.6%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Hutto

  1. 2CCentral HuttoMedian rent $2,400
  2. 3C-Carmel CreekMedian rent $3,060

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BMeadows at the ReserveSan Antonio
  2. A-Preserve at Castle HillsSan Antonio
  3. BSpring VistasSan Antonio

Questions about Southwest Hutto

Is Southwest Hutto a good place to live?

Southwest Hutto covers part of Hutto, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Hutto. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Hutto?

Renters in Southwest Hutto pay a median of $1,830 a month, 19% lower than the Hutto median. The median home is worth $380,000, 4% higher than the Hutto median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Hutto.

What schools serve Southwest Hutto?

The closest rated public schools are Howard Norman Elementary (elementary, rated C), Farley Middle (middle, rated C) and Hutto High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Hutto 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.