The Town FilesMountain City, Texas
City in Hays County · population 622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $494,800
- Household income
- $128,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.3
Mountain City is a city of 622 people in Hays County, Texas. The median home is worth $494,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 99% of Texas towns, quieter than 95% of Texas towns, more upscale than 95% of Texas towns.
How Mountain City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mountain City is worth $494,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $128,929, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mountain City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $494,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $128,929 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mountain City
| People | Mountain City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mountain City
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mountain City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 22, 1985 about 2.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 19, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 16, 2000.
Severe weather in Hays County since 1996
Hays County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Hays County
Hays County had 95,598 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Mountain City itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Mountain City
- Kyle, TX3.2 mi · 45,697 people · home $334,600
- Buda, TX3.4 mi · 15,108 people · home $446,600
- Manchaca, TX7.4 mi · 2,266 people · home $573,800
- Niederwald, TX7.6 mi · 668 people · home $286,500
- Uhland, TX8.0 mi · 1,588 people · home $279,900
- San Leanna, TX8.4 mi · 522 people · home $617,500
- Shady Hollow, TX8.8 mi · 4,822 people · home $755,900
- Mustang Ridge, TX11.4 mi · 944 people · home $320,900
Mountain City questions
Is Mountain City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mountain City scores better for retirees than 74% of Texas towns and quieter than 95%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Mountain City?
The median owner-occupied home in Mountain City is valued at $494,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,929, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Mountain City?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Mountain City get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mountain City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 22, 1985. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)