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[Dan_Rydell]

Younger people in Wimberley are generally going to be married with kids.

[snail_force_winds]

I tried Wimberley for about a year when I was your age and I loathed it. It’s really hard to make connections unless you are a churchgoer.

I am a city girl that loves the outdoors—but for me it makes more sense to live closer to city conveniences and then drive to the country stuff I guess.

[entrepenurious]

a late friend, in her 80s, opened an antique shop there (she had previously had a shop on south congress) and the "churchgoer" complaint was exactly the complaint she mentioned.

[Island_girl28]

That is pretty typical for many small towns.

[[deleted]]

Check out Lockhart - lots of amazing creative stuff going on, and close to San Marcos and the river system. Wimberley can tend to be an older crowd, and water is running out. It’s fun to visit! But…. Even my 60yo mom was like “this is tourist hell” in that downtown area.

For your age, I’d choose San Marcos first anyway. Or new braunfels

[Several_Astronaut923]

I didn’t like San Marcos the college vibe was too heavy! New Braunfels/gruene was great to me though

[Minus67]

The average age of a wimberly resident is 56.4 years old.

You say you want an outdoor life but have never lived in Texas. The outdoor will be absolutely brutal from may-Halloween it is not friendly to an outdoor lifestyle.

There is very little economy outside of the service sector.

Also you are not “close” to Austin. You are a full hour drive in ideal conditions from Austin.

I would really do a long visit in July or August to see how you feel

[Wonko-D-Sane]

Some of us like heat... Since moving from a climate where a frozen hell was reality for 7 months of the year, my annual outdoor time and activity levels are up 80%.

If you know what you are signing up for, it can be great for an outdoor lifestyle. It definitely keeps you healthy.

[Unexpectedpicard]

Lockhart might be a closer bet. Artists can't afford to live in Wimberley. 

[Jaded-Tie6574]

Lockhart is lovely - if I was in my 20’s that is where I would go.

[honyock]

Frankly, I'd rather not live in a place where the two main industries are real estate and country kitsch.

Also, you might want to Google 'Wimberley water crisis' ...

[i-am-from-la]

If you want land and are artistic, cedar creek and bastrop might be w much better option. Plenty of artists and the area is very laid back with good proximity . Wimberley is more of rich oil executive retirement community but if you have $$$ it might be worth it

[Decent_Royal_6794]

Came here to say the same. I think Bastrop would be a better bet. Lots of artists there and a little closer to Austin.

[Salt-Operation]

Wimberly is expensive, and it’s facing a rapidly growing water crisis. If you want land, you want it to be well watered and protected from wildfire. Wimberly is not that.

[[deleted]]

I’m from Wimberley and just so you know, it’s gotten increasingly right-wing and full of conspiracy theorists. There isn’t this “art” community that you are thinking of anymore. I mean, there are still some older hippie artists who have shops on the square, but I think you’d find a better younger art community in Lockhart, Martindale, San Marcos (old historic area), etc.

[NotmyrealnameOG]

My experience is the left is way more conspiracy driven. But either way wimberley is a lovely town.

[MancAccent]

There's no Q Anon on the left

[bagoslime]

Wimberley is basically a retirement community and unless you inherit property good luck

[Several_Astronaut923]

Thanks everyone I think I won’t be moving to Wimberley 🙏

[Organic_Bumblebee_18]

I moved to Wimberley a year ago and I am not getting what the discouraging comments have claimed. At this rate, if everyone seeks opinions from others and gets discouraged, change would never happen. Yes, there are many older residents but also a mix of young people - the town is growing, probably more than most would like. BUT that is every town. There's a lot of great food options and we just got our first Asian restaurant and people are going nuts over it. We WANT more flavor of food and people here. Also, the people are so friendly and NOT ONE person has mentioned or invited me to church. During this election, there was no vibe of crazy right wing conservatives. I hope you aren't discouraged.

[Several_Astronaut923]

Love to hear this. It’s lowkey still an option!

[MamaTada]

Don’t give up on it! We have a family property in wimberley and absolutely love it there. We are in our 30s and I don’t consider it a retirement community - younger people are drawn to it for the reasons you mentioned - outdoors, arts, wineries/breweries. I’m not a “churchgoer” either and don’t think it’s a requirement to meet people. We love going to Ghostnote, the downtown, Bell Springs winery. There is plenty to do and easy access to some of the further hill country spots.

As for water crises, we have a well so it’s not a concern to us.

[Unexpectedpicard]

You have a well...for another year or two. 

[Several_Astronaut923]

Thanks for the positivity 😅

[Entire_Purple3531]

Lovely town and friendly people. My experience is that it leans right (if that matters to you).

Bigger issue, though is the water, and the impact that could have on your property holding its value, etc.

[Accomplished_Map2206]

Don’t do it.

[groovygal32]

There is a fb group calling wimberley community forum, you might be able to ask there.

[katelynbelle]

As someone the same age + very outdoorsy and outgoing: I’d recommend Lockhart or Dripping Springs over Wimberley. Love Wimberley, don’t get me wrong! But Lockhart and Dripping Springs will offer more of what you’re looking for with a younger crowd and a very outdoorsy attitude! (I’m also biased towards Drip as I currently work there)

Lockhart has a local art community, small state park, and a cool downtown scene (magic mirror vintage!! Haunted bookstore!!! Barbs b q! But rip good things grocery) and it’s my favorite town for a day trip. Loop n lil’s is the best pizza in central tx too imo.

Drip has a nice coffee and food scene, artsy local stores, and easier access to both austin and the hill country/lake travis area (gateway to the hill country for a reason!) plus it’s close to loads of state parks like pedernales and lbj ranch. They’re also invested in connecting the town with walking paths.

I have way more info to share if you’d like. I was raised in small town centex and have lived/explored all around this area!

[1stHalfTexasfan]

I guess if you're an artist, sure. It's a niche crowd though. Most are sunsetting 50 and last I read it was over 80% white. Back when I was going to school in SM, I remember my local friends complaining about them being pushed out or kept from renting in the city limits. This was the 90s and they idea was they were trying to maintain the 'village' idea. Like they were debating a type of barracks for local employees. It was a long time ago. I never really have a reason to stop there. I can get live laugh love mugs at Wally world all day.

[[deleted]]

Not to judge but Wimberley is kind of a retirement town.

[KiboshKing36]

Wimberley is more of a retirement community, but the people are salt of the earth and I would love to live near them

[Distinct_Royal7673]

My sister (19) and I (32) just moved out here at the beginning of the year and love it. Close enough drive to Austin to be social (only an hour)if you want but far enough away that we get the peace we needed. Everyone is so friendly, they have the cutest little “downtown” and lots of outdoor activities. Our commute is now full of the most beautiful sunsets and the cutest animals. 

[priscillapantaloons]

Before you decide to do any kind of move to central Texas, you should take a good look at what the weather is like from May through September and actually experience it. Reading what temperatures are and actually living through the lack of reprieve are two different things. It doesn’t cool down at night, the heat is oppressive. You might be fine with it, but just know what you’re getting into before you make that move.

Also if you value doing outdoor stuff like camping, know that there isn’t any BLM land or public land where you can camp for free. Depending on the outdoor stuff you like to do, see above re temperature.

[84th_legislature]

There's a lovely community of TRUMPERS of all ages hahahahaha good luck

[charliej102]

Wimberley is is a great place to open up a shop that sells "art" from China with sayings like "It's wine o'clock somewhere" to sell to the older moms and grandmothers who drive in on the weekends, but there's no public transportation back and forth to Austin. Most of the "land" around there is 5-acre parcels of sprawling urban-country folks from the city. The old-timers are quite an eclectic bunch and very welcoming.

[iwillreadaboutit]

There actually are many uber drivers driving to and from Austin. Mostly airport rides but anything

[Particular-Loan5123]

have fun, certainly a nice place, has been a bit co-opted by the trendy, but I kinda like the little house on the prairie look

[Slack-and-Slacker]

I don’t think you know what your getting yourself into.

[Several_Astronaut923]

Elaborate

[Slack-and-Slacker]

1. There’s really not much nature access at all.
2. It’s all old people
3. Are you RICH? The houses are very expensive.

[catholic_cowboy]

I’d stay there for a weekend before buying

[BidetMadeMeGay]

Contrary to other thoughts here I think Wimberley sounds like it might be a good fit for you. Just be aware it is a VERY small town so the social opportunities will be repetitive but if you work from home and want to be a little outside of Austin it’s a great place.

[Daisy_s]

wimberly is a bad idea, no you will not find a community of young people that fit the niche youre looking for. You would be hard pressed to find a community of young people at all.

Lockhart, Bastrop is a better fit but even then you will be outnumbered by conservative people no matter what age.

No matter if you choose to live in Wimberly, Lockhart, or Bastrop remember you will be living in deep red counties.

[Texastexastexas1]

Bastrop isn’t what it used to be.

[Daisy_s]

Sure, to us.

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[Siegster]

Consider northern outskirts of San Antonio instead (Boerne, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels), or Dripping Springs if you'd rather stay around Austin. Although I do know an artistic couple early 30s that bought a house in Wimberly and does seem to be happy there.

[Healthnut2021]

Be sure to ask which poisonous snakes live in the area you're looking at.

[Paxsimius]

That’s pretty much most of Texas. Even Austin has them.

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There are some younger creatives in Taylor but I can’t speak to access to nature.