Dripping Springs, Texas

About Dripping Springs

Set in the central part of Texas, Dripping Springs is a close-knit town, home to 10,165 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Dripping Springs is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,154 residents per square mile.

📰 Dripping Springs News Today

• This Maximalist Spa Resort Just Outside Austin Is a Haven for Foodies and Wellness Seekers Condé Nast Traveler · Aug 17
• Hays County to host open house for Dripping Springs Southwest Connection Project hayscountytx.gov · Jul 28
• Barhopping Looks a Little Different in Bucolic Dripping Springs texasmonthly.com · Jan 17
• 'Heartbroken': Dripping Springs market announces sudden closure MySA · Jun 29
• This Tiny Texas Town Is The Perfect Home Base For A Hill Country Weekend Filled With Wineries And Wildflower Drives Southern Living · Apr 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Dripping Springs Unique

• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,165.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Dripping Springs

• Flores — mexican
• Le Vacher — french
• Mazama Coffee (café)
• Natkhat Flavors (A Dance On Your Tastebuds) — indian
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• RoadRunners Kitchen & Spirits
• Rolling in Thyme & Dough
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Crêpe Crazy — crepe
• Flores Breakfast and Lunch — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Pound House Historical Farmstead · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dripping Springs

• Charro Ranch Park reviews ★
• Dripping Springs Ranch Park reviews ★
• Founders Memorial Park reviews ★
• Camp Lucy reviews ★
• Field of Dreams reviews ★
• Headwaters Central reviews ★
• River Oaks Ranch Park reviews ★
• The Dripping Springs Sports & Recreation Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Dripping Springs

• DRIPPING SPRINGS EL
• DRIPPING SPRINGS H S
• DRIPPING SPRINGS MIDDLE
• NEW EL
• WALNUT SPRINGS EL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Dripping Springs

🏘️ Nearby Communities