Texas · Metropolitan Area
Dripping Springs is a small city in Texas with a population of 6,322. Residents earn $106,103 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dripping Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Dripping Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dripping Springs is $106,103, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Dripping Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Dripping Springs is $579,300, making it a premium housing market at 105% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,985 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Dripping Springs is a highly educated community — 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Dripping Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,103 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,826 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,438 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,330 |
| County GDP | $15,303M |
| Restaurants | 582 |
| Healthcare | 527 |
| Retail | 738 |
| Manufacturing | 210 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,957 |
| 213% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 37.9% |
| Census Median | $579,300 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $681,108 |
| Median List Price | $629,950 |
| Median List Price | $629,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $233 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 42.6% |
| Inventory | 108 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,985 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,263 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,957 |
| 213% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,755/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 527 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,169 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1959°N, 98.0937°W |
| County FIPS | 48209 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.1% |
| 87% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 527 |
| Restaurants | 582 |
| Retail Stores | 738 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 37.9% |