salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,800 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 342 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hutto?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hutto
| Size | Hutto | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,779 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,688 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,740 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hutto overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hutto, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hutto
Life in Hutto
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hutto?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $517 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $365,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hutto, TX?
Renting in Hutto costs a median of about $2,020 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Hutto?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,800 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hutto cheap or expensive?
Hutto is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $128,162. It ranks 342nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hutto?
The median homeowner in Hutto pays $6,790 a year in property taxes, about 1.86% of the median home value.
Is Hutto more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hutto?
The median home value in Hutto is $365,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
35,483 people live in Hutto. Numbers are typical (middle) values.