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Discover new construction homes in Hutto, a small town just east of Georgetown and thirty minutes from downtown Austin. Known for its quirky hippo mascot and proud heritage, Hutto is as big-hearted and bold as Texas itself.
Hutto’s legend began with a runaway circus hippo in 1915—and today, more than 3,000 statues and one 14,000-pound mascot named Henrietta stand as proud reminders that this town knows how to have a little fun. But there’s more here than whimsy. Named one of Money Magazine’s best places to live in America, Hutto is beloved for its friendly feel, family-first spirit, and standout safety. While its economy began in the cotton fields, today it’s home to high-tech, manufacturing, and service jobs that keep pace with nearby Austin and Georgetown. With top-rated schools, a growing list of employers, and a spirit as bold as Texas itself, Hutto proves that being different isn’t just charming—it’s a smart way to live. Empire Homes is proud to welcome you to Hutto, where the future feels like home.
Downtown Hutto is the kind of place that feels both timeless and full of life. Rows of 19th-century buildings now house coffee shops, boutiques, and family-run diners that feel like home the moment you walk through the door. This small-town charm isn’t manufactured—it’s been earned over generations, and today it plays host to antique car shows, outdoor concerts, and community festivals like the beloved Hutto Crawfish Festival. Food lovers will find plenty to brag about too, from local food truck BBQ Fiends—whose choriqueso sausage was named one of Texas Monthly’s top barbecue bites of 2024—to Friday night eats at family joints that know your order by heart. And just beyond downtown, a growing tech presence—including Tesla and other Central Texas employers—brings new opportunity without losing sight of what makes Hutto feel like home.
Food brings folks together in Hutto, and nowhere is that more true than at the annual Crawfish Festival—a town favorite filled with Southern plates, Cajun spice, and all the hot dogs and sausage wraps you can handle. Local vendors line the streets, neighbors pull up chairs, and the whole place hums with small-town pride. Year-round, the farmers market brings in fresh produce and handmade goods, while movie nights in the park and porch decorating contests turn regular weekends into something to remember. And with Highway 130 and 79 close by, a night out in Austin or an easy ride to nearby towns is always on the table. In Hutto, the good life is cooked up close to home—and shared with a smile.
Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary School
Howard Norman Elementary School
Ray Elementary School
Hutto Elementary School
Nadine Johnson Elementary School
Hutto Middle School
Farley Middle School
Hutto Virtual Academy
Step-Core Academy
Step-Core Academy
Hutto High School
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
Hutto Virtual Academy
East Williamson County Higher Education Center
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Texas State Technical College
Temple College-Hutto Campus
East Williamson County Higher Education Center
Southwestern University
Austin Community College
LifePointe Christian Academy
Montessori Kids Universe Hutto
The Learning Experience – Hutto
The Fellowship Christian Academy
The Goddard School of Round Rock
Hutto’s a town where kids wave from bike seats, neighbors greet each other by name, and yes—hippos outnumber just about everyone. With thousands of concrete hippos dotting lawns and storefronts, it’s the only town in Texas where your front yard might just need a mascot of its own. And while nearby Austin’s legend has been well established, Hutto’s story is still being written. Empire Homes welcomes you to Hutto, one of the best places to live in Texas. Here, small-town charm, big dreams, and a little hippo spirit all come together to make something unforgettable.
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Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
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