The Hutto Community

Located in the heart of a booming tech and manufacturing hub, Hutto is a rapidly growing community and vibrant business center located just a few miles from Austin, the Texas state capital.

Historic Downtown Hutto

Our Historic Downtown provides a one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experience with its unique 19th Century architecture and array of locally owned shops. Just west of the historic downtown is the Hutto Co-Op District, a dynamic 25-acre mixed-use property with emerging retail, restaurants, entertainment, and high-density residential development. We pride ourselves in preserving our Hutto history and charm while progressing forward in growth and opportunities.

Hippo History

There are multiple tales as to how the hippo became the beloved town mascot. Watch the trailer below to the short documentary film "Hippo Loose in Hutto" to gain some insight on the history and charm of our city.

Education 

Hutto Independent School District offers quality education to more than 10,000 students across 14 campuses, with enrollment growing by more than 400 additional students each year. This innovative school district provides numerous educational opportunities, including Early College and a Career and Technical education program. HISD is award-winning in the art, robotics, band, music, and athletics programs and is nationally recognized for their Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) program.

Local Higher Education  

The East Williamson County Higher Education Center is an innovative multi-institutional teaching center with a distinct blend of academic, technical, and workforce training located on 57 acres adjacent to SH-130.