In Hays, Texas, the median home price is $373,087, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $89,097; the population is 268,638; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 455.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hays at a glance
Population
268,638
Median Household Income
$89,097
Typical Home Value
$373,087
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
455.0
Avg Commute Time
31.3
About Hays
Hays has a population of 268,638. The median home value is $373,087, 22% above the Texas median. Median household income is $89,097 (14% above the Texas median). The most populated towns are Kyle-Buda, San Marcos, and Dripping Springs-Wimberley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hays
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in Texas
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- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Texas
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Texas
Hays at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hays?
- Hays has a population of 268,638 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hays?
- The median home value in Hays is $373,087. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hays?
- Median household income in Hays is $89,097 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hays in?
- Hays is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Hays?
- Hays contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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