Town in Hays County, part of the Austin metro

Living in Woodcreek, TX

C-

449th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 39 of 100
39th of 58 in the Austin area

Woodcreek gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 449th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and health, and trails on cost of living and getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (4 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Woodcreek isHoustonDallasFort WorthWoodcreek
Where Woodcreek is in Texas.
Population
1,876+5.0% since 2020
Median rent
$1,80929% higher than Texas
Median home value
$425,60050% higher than Texas
Household income
$74,107Median
Average commute
31 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Woodcreek

Woodcreek sits about 28 miles from downtown Austin, in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro. 1,876 people lived here in 2025, up 5.0% from 2020. It is suburban.

Local spots people know include Augusta Park and Veteran's Memorial Plaza.

The median age is 50.2, 17% of households have children, 54% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $74,107 a year (6% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Woodcreek

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Woodcreek

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,809, 29% higher than the Texas median.
  • Homes are pricey for local incomes. The median home costs 5.7 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Higher unemployment. 21% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 31 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and wildfires as very high here.

Who Woodcreek suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 43% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 6% lower than the Texas median, with 0 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 26% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 8.6% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 54% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,809 is 29% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 61% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,809 is 29% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 1% for people on a budget.

Woodcreek report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Woodcreek with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $1,809, homes cost 5.7x income.

    4 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $74,107, 21% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C+

    Not enough data.

    48 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    0 grocery stores, 0 restaurants, 3 parks mapped in town.

    41 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 31 min, 17% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B+

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade B+

    8.6% of adults uninsured.

    76 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    83 of 100 vs US towns

Where Woodcreek stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%12 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 8.6%11 points lower than Texas (20%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.1%10 points lower than Texas (14%)

Worse than Texas

  • Home value to income: 5.7x59% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Unemployment rate: 21%16 points higher than Texas (5.3%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%16 points higher than Texas (52%)

Cost of living in Woodcreek

Woodcreek renters pay a median of $1,809 a month, 29% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $72,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 68% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,530 for a one-bedroom, $1,817 for a two-bedroom and $2,292 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $425,600, 50% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,330 before tax, or $2,772 with property tax. That is $963 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Woodcreek pays $5,308 a year, 25% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in WoodcreekStudio$1,4471 bedroom$1,5302 bedrooms$1,8173 bedrooms$2,2924 bedrooms$2,689
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent29% higher than Texas$1,809$1,403$1,413
Median home value50% higher than Texas$425,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income59% higher than Texas5.7x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Texas68%52%51%
Median property tax per year25% higher than Texas$5,308$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Texas54%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,772
Mortgage payment
$2,330
Property tax
$442
Median rent, for comparison
$1,809

Based on a $425,600 home in Woodcreek, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Woodcreek

Everyday places mapped inside Woodcreek, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Augusta Park, Veteran's Memorial Plaza.

The average one-way commute is 31 minutes, 17% longer than the Texas average. 17% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Austin is about 28 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Woodcreek work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $74,107, income per person is $42,706, unemployment is 21% and 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
0
Cafes
0
Bars
1
Parks
3
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income6% lower than Texas$74,107$78,476$80,734
Income per person5% higher than Texas$42,706$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate16 points higher than Texas21%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Texas4.1%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Texas46%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher8 points higher than Texas94%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance11 points lower than Texas8.6%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute17% higher than Texas31 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Texas17%14%15%
Workers who work from home17%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Woodcreek

Under 1819%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6437%
65 and over34%

Median age 50.2 years. 17% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White82%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black4.6%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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

Weather in Woodcreek

Woodcreek has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 103 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Woodcreek40°60°80°100°61J65F72M79A85M91J94J96A89S81O70N63DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Canyon Dam, 13 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Woodcreek

Nearby, Wimberley gets a C-, Dripping Springs gets a B+ and Belterra gets an A. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. C-WimberleyTown, 2,891 people3 mi
  2. B+Dripping SpringsTown, 7,405 people12 mi
  3. ABelterraTown, 6,978 people13 mi
  4. C+Canyon LakeSmall city, 33,883 people14 mi
  5. C+KyleCity, 56,823 people14 mi
  6. D-San MarcosCity, 70,897 people14 mi

Woodcreek in the Austin area

How it ranks among 58 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+The Hills2,516 people14 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Rollingwood1,316 people3 mito downtown
  3. 3A+Brushy Creek19,576 people15 mito downtown
  4. 36C+Georgetown85,999 people26 mito downtown
  5. 37CJarrell3,295 people36 mito downtown
  6. 38CTaylor17,136 people27 mito downtown
  7. 39C-Woodcreek2,333 people28 mito downtown
  8. 40C-Circle D-KC Estates3,135 people32 mito downtown
  9. 41C-Wimberley2,891 people30 mito downtown
  10. 42C-Lockhart15,326 people29 mito downtown

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Living in Woodcreek: common questions

Is Woodcreek, TX a good place to live?

Woodcreek gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 449th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and health, and trails on cost of living and getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Woodcreek?

Renters in Woodcreek pay a median of $1,809 a month, 29% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $425,600, 50% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 5.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,772, including property tax.

Does Woodcreek flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Woodcreek as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Woodcreek?

Summers in Woodcreek peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Woodcreek?

The average one-way commute is 31 min, 17% higher than the Texas average. About 17% of workers work from home. It is about 28 miles from downtown Austin.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.