Dripping Springs, TX

Dripping Springs, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas, in Hays county, is 21 miles W of Austin, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,548 people in Dripping Springs.

The People and Families of Dripping Springs

In Dripping Springs, about 62% of adults are married. Many folks in Dripping Springs are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Dripping Springs than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dripping Springs had a median family income of $57,880. Dripping Springs has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Dripping Springs, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,350) in Dripping Springs. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Dripping Springs Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Dripping Springs is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Dripping Springs, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Dripping Springs, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

High Points

Dripping Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Dripping Springs, TX

Comparing Dripping Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Dripping Springs Almanac

Dripping Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dripping Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dripping Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dripping Springs Public Libraries

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Dripping Springs High Schools (2004)

DRIPPING SPRINGS H S
510 MERCER
512-858-4612
Serves 1,062 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Dripping Springs Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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