City profile
Wells Branch, TX
Travis County · Population 13,523
Wells Branch is a town in Travis County, TX with about 13,523 residents and a typical home value near $401,000. It is 13 miles from Austin, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
50°F
Summer avg
86°F
Sunny days / yr
228
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$401,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,780
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hail, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
17 mi to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 69% Democratic / 29% Republican
Community
Population
13,523
Black population
16.1%
County
Travis County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 13,523 residents
- Typical home value about $401,000
- 13 miles from Austin, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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