School Ratings vs House Prices 

Looking for Great Schools Without the Million-Dollar Price Tag? 

For families buying a home in Central Texas, choosing the right school district can be just as important as choosing the house itself. But one of the biggest misconceptions we hear from homebuyers is that living in a strong school district automatically requires an enormous housing budget.

When you compare Central Texas school district report card ratings with average home prices, the numbers tell a much more interesting story.

At the top of the report card is Eanes ISD, which received a 94 (A). The average price per home sold in July was $2,260,103. Lake Travis ISD followed with a 91 (A) and an average home price of $1,054,550.

Those are outstanding school ratings, but those home prices simply aren't realistic for every Central Texas family.

Hays CISD Stands Out for Affordability

This is where Hays CISD really caught our attention.

Hays CISD received an 81 (B) on its district report card, while the average price per home sold was only $351,000.

In fact, of all the B-rated Central Texas school districts included in our comparison, Hays CISD had the lowest average home price.

That's significant for families considering homes in Kyle, Buda and the surrounding Hays County area.

Compare Hays CISD's $351,000 average home price with some of the other B-rated districts:

Dripping Springs ISD scored an 89 (B), with an average home price of $812,493. Leander ISD received an 87 (B), with an average of $662,552. Liberty Hill ISD scored an 85 (B), with an average of $559,931.

An even more interesting comparison is Austin ISD versus Hays CISD. Both districts received an 81 (B) report card rating. However, the average home sold in Austin ISD was $716,497, compared with just $351,000 in Hays CISD.

That's a difference of $365,497 despite the districts receiving the same overall report card rating.

Finding the Right Central Texas Community for Your Family

School ratings should never be the only factor when deciding where to live. Individual campuses can perform differently within the same district, and families should consider academics, programs, extracurricular activities, commute times, neighborhoods, taxes and their individual needs.

But the numbers demonstrate something important: families have options.

You don't necessarily need a million-dollar home to live in a Central Texas community with a well-rated school district.

For buyers looking for a balance between housing affordability, schools and quality of life, Hays CISD and Hays County deserve a serious look.

The Alexander Home Team has spent years helping families buy and sell homes throughout Kyle, Buda, Hays County and Central Texas. If you're trying to determine which community and school district best fit your family's priorities and budget, we'd love to help you explore your options.

Brad & Stephanie Alexander
The Alexander Home Team – Keller Williams

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