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Buda
  • Suburb of Austin, TX
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Suburb
Austin

Buda

#2 in Best Places to Live in Hays County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      C
    Buda is a suburb of Austin with a population of 14,348. Buda is in Hays County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Buda offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Buda and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Buda are highly rated.
    About Buda...
    Population
    14,348
    Suburb of
    Austin
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $294,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,476
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Buda Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      256.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      167.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,265
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      102.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      5%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Buda

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,571
    National
    $69,021
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