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Dripping Springs & Wimberley
| Attribute | Dripping Springs & Wimberley |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $2,200 – $5,000+ $3,500+ |
| Vibe | outdoorsyquiet |
| Pace of life | retreat |
| Housing mix | house |
| Walkability / getting around | Car-oriented; rural roads. |
| Commutes best to | remote |
| ZIP codes | 78620, 78737 |
| School district | Dripping Springs ISD |
| Transit & access | Car-dependent; no CapMetro service. |
| Parks & outdoors | Hamilton Pool Preserve · Pedernales Falls State Park · Reimers Ranch Park · Founders Memorial Park |
| Grocery anchors | H-E-B Dripping Springs · Nutty Brown Market |
| Major employers nearby | Downtown Austin (35–45 min via 290) · Bee Cave / Galleria (20 min east) |
| Getting there | 35–45 min to downtown via US-290; 55 min to ABIA. |
| Rental landscape | Predominantly single-family and ranch-style rentals; very limited apartment inventory. |
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