At a Glance
Median Income
$111,179
$45,715 per capita
Home Value
$410,100
Zillow: $356,155
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
1,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Buda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buda residents earn a median household income of $111,179 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,715. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buda is $410,100 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,155. Median rent is $1,785/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Buda reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,493/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.8% of adults in Buda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buda has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population15,487
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,610/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,179
Per Capita$45,715
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
A+
Home Value$410,100
Rent$1,785
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$356,155
Housing Units5,953
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property1,493/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary154/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation701 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Buda was founded in 1881.
The median home in Buda was built in 2011.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.
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