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Dripping Springs, TX

Dripping Springs, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 41
Population6,322
Foreign Born5.5%
Population Density717people per mi²
Median Age37.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

185/100

85% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Dripping Springs, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $32k$60k
Comfortable $113k$165k
Luxury $192k+$297k+
Elite (Top 5%) $229k+$355k+
Affordability Ratio

64%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
23
Positive
8
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

16mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

12mi

Airport

AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International

24.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Austin, TX

16.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 7 mi
Camping20Nearest 13.1 mi
Marina0Nearest 12.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 2.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$106k+1.9%
41% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$978k
49% above US avg
College Educated
63.1%
80% above US avg
WFH
37.9%
165% above US avg
Homeownership
51.4%
21% below US avg
Median Home
$579k
105% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.39 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
2.45 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.80 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Dripping Springs, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season280 days352 frost-free
Annual Rainfall44.9"
Elevation1,158 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor21 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak717/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 175 mi · coast 164 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$108.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAustin962k people are 21 mi away
Nearest Major AirportAUS25 mi away
Distance to State Capital21 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison20 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:23:25.000Z

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