With a focus on sustainable growth, Buda offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to thrive amid a backdrop of scenic landscapes and a vibrant local culture.

The city of Buda is strategically located along I-35 and SH-45 just 15 minutes south of downtown Austin. Buda is the “Outdoor Capital of Texas,” with more park land per capita than any other city in the state. With a focus on sustainable growth, Buda offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to thrive amid a backdrop of scenic landscapes and a vibrant local culture.

Buda is home to numerous growing businesses and has worked to diversify the local economy with a mix of business and industry types. US Foods, Capital City Steel, Texas Lehigh Cement Company, Comal Tackle, Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Cabela’s, Centex Materials, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Chip Semiconductor are all proud to call Buda home. In addition to the large businesses, Buda has many unique small and locally-owned businesses throughout the city that give it a hometown feel. Buda is home to a highly-educated workforce and residents have a median household income of $106,622.

BUDA
HAYS COUNTY
AUSTIN MSA
Population 2023
16,030
280,486
2,473,275
Population growth 2013-2023
59.9%
59.4%
31.3%
Land area (sq. mi.) 2020
9.3
676.9
4,219.5
Median age 2024
36.1
33.6
35.5
Households 2024
6,044
105,242
992,698
Home ownership rate 2024
69.8%
65.1%
58.0%
Median household income 2024
$106,622
$91,785
$98,368
Per capita income 2024
$46,132
$45,807
$54,422
High school grads 2024
95.5%
92.5%
92.9%
College grads 2024
50.5%
44.0%
51.9%
Labor force 2023
144,229
1,454,802
Unemployment rate 2023
3.3%
3.3%
Public school enrollment 2021-2022
39,946
328,852
High school graduates 2022
2,185
22,140
Retail sales 2023
$807 mil.
$5,040 mil.
$48,390 mil.
Business
2023
Establishments
6,080
76,406
Employment
90,486
1,248,890
Average salary
$53,093
$84,375
Mfg.business
2023
Establishments
258
2,239
Employment
5,281
72,133
Average salary
$72,327
$126,226

Source: Texas Comptroller for retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and salaries; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; ESRI for 2024 demographic estimates; and U.S. Census Bureau for all other data.

contact
Organization:
Buda Economic Development Corporation
Location:
405 E Loop St., Bldg. 100-EDC Buda, TX 78610