Buda, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
15,487
Population
1,610/sq mi density
$111,179
Median Income
$45,715 per capita
$410,100
Home Value
$350,464 Zillow
$1,785
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
147
Violent Crime/100K
1,664 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$111,179 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$410,100 home value, $1,785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Buda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 701 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0804°N, 97.8557°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Travis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 42.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.18 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.45 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
Buda has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.9").