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Del Valle is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southeastern Travis County, Texas, on the flatland east of Austin between the Colorado River lowlands and the Blackland Prairie. It lies about 15 minutes southeast of downtown Austin, adjacent to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and its 78617 and 78719 ZIP codes cover a spread-out mix of subdivisions, open farmland, and industrial corridors. The community has roots reaching back more than a century and a half, long predating the rapid development that now surrounds it. For most of its history, Del Valle remained a small rural crossroads with a modest population, but its location along the Austin growth corridor has transformed it into one of the region's principal residential expansion areas, with a culturally diverse population and a large Spanish-speaking community. Two major institutions anchor modern Del Valle. The Circuit of the Americas, a Grade 1 FIA motorsport facility in the nearby community of Elroy, hosts international racing and large-scale concerts on the southeastern edge of the area. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the region's primary commercial airport, sits immediately adjacent, and its operations, along with logistics and warehouse employment along State Highway 130 and U.S. 183, form a substantial job base. Del Valle is served by the Del Valle Independent School District, which operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses across southeast Travis County, and McKinney Falls State Park lies nearby along Onion Creek. The area appeals to households seeking more space and value than central Austin while staying close to downtown, the airport, and major employers. Its position at the intersection of the airport, a world-class motorsport venue, and Austin's southern growth arc makes Del Valle a distinctive, practical home base within the Austin metro.

Population 28,832

County Travis County

Active Listings 291

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Del Valle in?

Del Valle is located in Travis County, Texas, in the southeastern part of the county about 15 minutes from downtown Austin. It lies adjacent to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and is part of the Austin metropolitan area.

What school district serves Del Valle?

Del Valle is served by the Del Valle Independent School District, which covers a large portion of southeast Travis County. The district operates several elementary schools, middle schools, and Del Valle High School, along with career and technical education programs.

What is the Circuit of the Americas?

The Circuit of the Americas is a Grade 1 FIA motorsport facility in the community of Elroy, on the southeastern edge of Del Valle. It hosts the Formula One United States Grand Prix and other major racing series, as well as large-scale concerts and events.

How far is Del Valle from downtown Austin and the airport?

Del Valle is about 15 minutes southeast of downtown Austin and sits immediately adjacent to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Commuters generally reach both by way of State Highways 71 and 130 and U.S. Highway 183.

What is there to do in Del Valle?

Del Valle offers race weekends and concerts at the Circuit of the Americas, plus hiking, swimming, and camping at nearby McKinney Falls State Park along Onion Creek. Local breweries and airport-area venues add options, with downtown Austin about 15 minutes away.

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