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WimberleyWimberley

In the heart of the Hill Country, where Cypress Creek meets the Blanco River. A quiet town between woods and creeks.

#Hill Country#Blue Hole#Acreage
San MarcosWimberleyCity limits: U.S. Census TIGER · Roads & lakes: Natural Earth
School districtWimberley ISDFind your zoned school ↗
High schoolsWimberley
PopulationAbout 2,8002020 Census: 2,839
Median sale price$550KJan–Sep 2026 median · Up 12.7% vs 2025 · Unlock MLS
Price per sq ft · pace$302 /sqftMedian 66 days to sellSep 2026 · Unlock MLS
School ratingsB0% rated ATEA 2026 · 4To downtown45–60 minNew-home communities0Development projects0
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01 — AT A GLANCE

Creeks and woods.A small Hill Country town.

WhereLocationAbout 38 miles southwest of Austin along RR 12, between Dripping Springs and San Marcos.
FeelVibeGalleries and cafés on the square, swimming holes like Blue Hole, and homes on larger lots. Here you check the well, septic and water provider on every house.
ForBest forRemote or hybrid workers with a lighter commute who want land and nature.
02 — HOME PRICES

What homes sell forin Wimberley right now.

The Jan–Sep 2026 median compared with last year. Single-month numbers swing with the number of sales.

Median sale · Jan–Sep 2026$550KUp 12.7% vs 2025
Homes sold · Sep 202621
Price per sq ft · Sep 2026$302
Median days on market · Sep 202666 days
Median sale price by year
2021$471K
2022$585K
2023$500K
2024$505K
2025$488K
2026*$550K
* 2026 is January–September
Median by bedrooms · 2026
3 bed$485K
4 bed$695K
Price range — what sold in September 2026 (21 sales)
$200–299K 5%$300–399K 29%$400–499K 19%$500–599K 19%$800–999K 10%$1–1.19M 5%$1.2–1.39M 5%$1.4M+ 10%

Source: Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot (Wimberley, residential), retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

03 — SCHOOLS

Wimberley ISD.One school per grade level.

Elementary
Blue HoleB
Jacob's WellB
Middle
DanforthB
High
WimberleyB

Wimberley ISD has one campus per grade band: Blue Hole (PK–2) → Jacob’s Well (3–5) → Danforth Junior High → Wimberley High. Some addresses with a Wimberley mailing address fall in other districts, so always verify by address. Ratings: Texas Education Agency 2026 A–F accountability ratings (released Aug 2026). “New” marks campuses that opened after the ratings year.

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04 — COMMUTE

Downtown in about 45 minutes.Best for a lighter commute.

Typical drive times from central Wimberley. Allow more at rush hour.

DowntownDowntown Austin45–60 min
TeslaGiga Texas · Southeast50–65 min
AppleNorth Austin campus60–75 min
SpaceXBastrop plant60–75 min
DellHQ · Round Rock60–80 min
SamsungTaylor fab75–90 min
05 — EVERYDAY LIFE

Slow weekdays.Weekends by the creek.

Getting around
  • RR 12north-south to Dripping Springs & San Marcos
  • FM 3237toward Kyle & I-35
  • FM 2325toward Blanco
Weekends
  • Blue Hole Regional Parkswimming on Cypress Creek (summer reservations)
  • Jacob’s Well Natural Areaspring and trails
  • Wimberley Market Daysfirst Saturdays, spring to fall
Shopping
  • H-E-B (Wimberley)
  • Shops and galleries on the square
  • San Marcos & Dripping Springs shopping
06 — WHAT’S COMING

Protecting wateris the biggest plan.

Wimberley’s recent decisions are less about big commercial projects and more about water supply and local rules.

NEW WELL SITESApplied May 2026Up to $10M water supply grantThe city applied to the Texas Water Development Board for a grant to buy alternative well sites and plan for long-term supply.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANAdopted Sept. 2026A 2025–2045 long-range planA 20-year plan funded by a $300,000 General Land Office grant. It will guide future development and land-use decisions.
SHORT-TERM RENTALSReopened Sept. 2026New short-term rental rulesThe moratorium ended and applications reopened Sept. 3. Rentals need a conditional use permit with public hearings, and some residential zones no longer allow non-owner-occupied rentals.

Timelines are as announced and may change.

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07 — COMMUNITIES

Same town.Very different settings.

Subdivision boundaries, price ranges and recent sales are coming next.

WoodcreekA separate small city just north of WimberleyCommunity guide coming soon
Wimberley SquareWalk to shops and cafésCommunity guide coming soon
Wimberley SpringsEight 3D-printed homes by ICONCommunity guide coming soon
08 — MELISSA’S PRO TIPS

Buying in Wimberley?Check these first.

Water, septic, flooding and short-term rental rules are the key things to check in Wimberley. Five things to confirm before you sign.

Melissa Jung, REALTOR®

PRO TIP
Know your water source. Depending on the address, water comes from a private well, Aqua Texas or Wimberley Water Supply. With the Trinity Aquifer low, the groundwater district required permit holders to cut use 40% in 2025.
PRO TIP
Inspect the septic system. Central sewer reaches only part of town, so most homes use septic. Add a separate septic inspection.
PRO TIP
Check flood history near water. In May 2015 the Blanco River crested at about 41.5 feet and caused major damage. Check flood maps and flood insurance cost before you sign.
PRO TIP
No city property tax. The City of Wimberley’s property tax rate is $0. Wimberley ISD ($1.0076 for 2026–27) and county taxes still apply, so compare total rates.
PRO TIP
Planning a short-term rental? Under rules adopted in August 2026, short-term rentals need a conditional use permit and public hearings. What’s allowed depends on the zone — check first.

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