Highway 21 ±14.66 AC Development Tract
For sale28 N Camino Real, Uhland, TX 78640
Uhland, TX
Uhland is a small city spanning eastern Hays and northwestern Caldwell counties in Central Texas. Settled by German emigrants in the 1800s, it belongs to the Texas-German belt and takes its name from German poet Ludwig Uhland. Texas State Highway 21 connects the community with San Marcos, Bastrop, and the Austin area, placing Uhland within reach of major employment, education, and entertainment centers while retaining a rural character. Its population is supplied as approximately 2,520 residents.
Recreational Delights
Uhland’s rural setting offers a relaxed base for outdoor recreation, scenic drives, and country living rather than a concentration of large attractions. Texas State Highway 21 provides access to the wider Central Texas landscape, while nearby San Marcos expands opportunities for river recreation, swimming, kayaking, tubing, hiking, and parks. Residents can also reach the recreational resources of the Austin area, including greenways, lakes, trails, and regional festivals. Local community events, including the Uhland Fall Fest, add seasonal recreation and neighborhood gathering opportunities. The surrounding Texas-German belt contributes open countryside, spacious views, and a quieter atmosphere for walking, cycling, and outdoor leisure.
Culinary Scene
Uhland has the informal, community-oriented food culture typical of a small Central Texas town, with residents also relying on nearby San Marcos, Kyle, and Austin for a broader dining selection. Regional specialties include Texas barbecue, smoked meats, Tex-Mex, Mexican food, burgers, Southern comfort food, and country-style cooking. The area’s German heritage provides cultural context for traditional German-inspired foods and community celebrations, although Uhland itself is not identified with a major restaurant district. For greater variety, nearby San Marcos offers a larger mix of independent restaurants, cafés, food trucks, and student-oriented dining, while Austin provides nationally recognized barbecue, contemporary Texas cuisine, international restaurants, and inventive food-truck scenes.
Demographics
- The supplied population is 2,520, with a median age of 33.3—5.6 years younger than the U.S. median of 38.9—suggesting a comparatively young community.
- Median household income is $92,238, approximately $11,504 above the U.S. median of $80,734, indicating relatively strong household earning power.
- The 2020 census described Uhland as entirely rural, with 31.9% of residents under 18 and 54.1% of households having children under 18.
Population
2,520
Growth 14.6%
Households
729
Growth 11.81%
Median Age
33.3
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$92,238
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
2,776
Total population
840
Total households
$22,363
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 200 | 2,776 | 18,429 |
| 5 year projected total population | -- | -- | 50,076,200 |
| Total households | 57 | 840 | 5,892 |
| Current Median Household Income | $65,833 | $69,560 | $88,036 |
| 5 year projected median household income | -- | -- | $170,485 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $17,408 | $22,363 | $31,719 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | -- | -- | $48,514 |
| Median home value | $142,900 | $172,351 | $260,025 |
Education
Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Uhland-area public schools served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Texas State University, San Marcos
Austin Community College, Austin-area campuses
Entertainment
Uhland Fall Fest
San Marcos riverfront and outdoor recreation area
Texas State University arts and cultural events, San Marcos
Austin’s live-music, theater, museum, and festival district
Quality of Life
Uhland offers a rural, family-oriented lifestyle with convenient access to San Marcos, Austin, and Bastrop via Highway 21. Above-national median household income and a younger population support a generally favorable outlook, while residents trade urban amenities and local venue variety for space, quiet, and proximity to larger Central Texas communities.
2022 Population by age
8%
0-4 Years
27%
5-19 Years
2%
20-24 Years
38%
25-44 Years
19%
45-64 Years
6%
65+ Years
Employers
3%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Construction
21.57%
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.82%
Retail Trade
14.35%
Public Administration
9.15%
Manufacturing
7.76%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
7.06%
Educational Services
6.75%
Transportation and Warehousing
4.34%
Accommodation and Food Services
3.18%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
3.03%
Utilities
2.48%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
2.02%
Other
3.49%