Dripping Springs sits about 25 miles west-southwest of downtown Austin on US 290 in Hays County. It calls itself the Gateway to the Hill Country, and it is known for its wineries, distilleries and wedding venues, with historic Mercer Street at its center.
Mercer Street's buildings date from 1870 to 1940 and are now home to boutiques, live music and easygoing spots like The Barbershop. Weekends here can mean a winery visit, a distillery tour or a drive through the hills, and The Salt Lick's original pit barbecue is about 10 miles south in Driftwood.
US 290, RM 12, RR 150 and FM 1826 are the main routes, and there is no CapMetro service. Dripping Springs ISD serves the area. School boundaries can change and do not always follow city lines, so we always suggest confirming the assigned schools for any specific address with the district.
Homes here range from houses on acreage and Hill Country ranch properties to newer master-planned communities with their own amenities. Lot sizes can be much larger than closer in, which is a big part of the draw.
Dripping Springs is an International Dark Sky Community, so on a clear night the stars put on a show. The Founders Day Festival brings the town together each April, and Hamilton Pool Preserve is nearby (reservations required).
Check a few things by the home's address, not just the city name: the school district, the property tax rates on the county appraisal district's site, and whether the home is in a MUD, PID or HOA, each of which can add its own taxes, assessments or dues. Look the home up on FEMA's flood maps, get homeowners insurance quotes early, and confirm which electric provider serves it, since that varies across the Austin area. Some homes here rely on a private well or septic system, so build those inspections into your plans. Electricity here often comes from Pedernales Electric, a co-op.
Thinking about buying or selling in Dripping Springs? Our Austin team is here to help, from our office at 111 Congress Ave, Suite 500. Call us at 512-647-2709 or send us a note, and we will get back to you soon.
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20,624 people live in Dripping Springs, where the median age is 42.7 and the average individual income is $66,927. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Dripping Springs, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Bloody Buddy, Snowie, and SNOasis.
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| Dining | 0.72 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.72 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.72 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.03 miles | 14 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.11 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.26 miles | 13 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.26 miles | 202 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.27 miles | 26 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.27 miles | 25 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.3 miles | 15 reviews | 2.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.32 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.02 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.14 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.24 miles | 29 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.25 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.3 miles | 6 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.32 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Dripping Springs has 7,531 households, with an average household size of 2.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dripping Springs do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,624 people call Dripping Springs home. The population density is 117 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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