At a Glance
Median Income
$106,103
$56,826 per capita
Home Value
$579,300
Zillow: $691,127
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.1%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
8.4% smoking rate
How Dripping Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dripping Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dripping Springs a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dripping Springs residents earn a median household income of $106,103 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,826. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,330 business establishments, including 582 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dripping Springs is $579,300 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $691,127. Median rent is $1,985/month, with 29.6% 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 2012.
Education
63.1% of adults in Dripping Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dripping Springs has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,322
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,103
Per Capita$56,826
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$15,303M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
B+
Home Value$579,300
Rent$1,985
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$691,127
Housing Units2,197
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,755/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation1,169 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Dripping Springs was built in 2012.
37.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 582 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.