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Market Overview for Manor Independent School District
There are 413 active listings in Manor Independent School District with a median list price of $357K and a median sold price of $349K.
Homes average 59 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 56 homes have sold, with 667 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $195.
About Manor Independent School District
Manor Independent School District serves Travis County areas covering the city of Manor (2020 Census population 13,652) plus a wide section of northeastern Austin and a small portion of Pflugerville. The district covers approximately 21.8 square miles, was founded in 1885, and is headquartered at 10335 US Hwy 290E in Manor (78653). Robert Sormani serves as superintendent.
MISD operates a mix of campuses including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 5 high schools (most students attend Manor HS or Manor New Technology HS; additional specialty/alternative high schools serve specific student populations), and a K-8 campus. The district earned a "C" TEA accountability rating in 2022. MISD has industry partnerships with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Applied Materials Austin that support STEM initiatives, and President Barack Obama visited Manor New Technology HS in May 2013 on a national jobs and opportunity tour.
Manor High School operates from a main complex at 14832 FM 973 in Manor (78653), with a 9th Grade Center at 12700 Gregg Manor Rd. Mascot Mustangs; colors red and black. Manor HS enrolled approximately 2,211 students in 2026 — a 31% increase from 2016 — reflecting eastern Travis County's residential growth along US-290 and Toll 130.
Manor New Technology High School at 10323 US-290 in Manor is a project-based-learning school that opened on August 27, 2007 as part of the New Tech Network (modeled after Sacramento New Technology High School). The campus uses a STEAM-focused, project-based instructional model and is open via lottery to students across the district. Mascot Titans; colors blue, silver, and white. UIL Class 4A Division II. Enrollment 602 (2023-2024). Principal Bobby Garcia. A 2019 renovation added a two-story addition, fabrication lab, remodeled gymnasium, and sustainability upgrades.
The city of Manor sits approximately 12 miles east of downtown Austin in the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area, along the US-290 corridor with toll-road access via SH 130, SH 45, and SR 212 (the Manor Expressway, which opened in 2006).
Living in Manor Independent School District
Manor ISD covers approximately 21.8 square miles of eastern Travis County, including the city of Manor (2020 Census population 13,652), a wide section of northeastern Austin (about 6.9% of Austin's territory), and a small portion of Pflugerville. District administration is at 10335 US Hwy 290E in Manor.
The Manor area's residential growth has centered on master-planned communities along the US-290 and Toll 130 corridors east of Austin including Whisper Valley (with its district geothermal energy infrastructure), ShadowGlen, Presidential Meadows, EastVillage at Manor, Lagos at Manor, and Pioneer Crossing. The historic core of the city of Manor sits along Old US-290 and around the original courthouse-square street grid, with smaller infill subdivisions inside the city limits.
Day-to-day retail centers on US-290 corridor commercial development including the Whisper Valley Town Center area, the SH 130 / US-290 interchange, and the FM 973 corridor running south toward Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Mueller / East Austin retail corridors and the Tech Ridge area in north Austin are accessible via Manor Expressway / SR 212 and Toll 130. Healthcare access centers on Baylor Scott & White Lakeway (longer drive), Ascension Seton Northeast in Pflugerville, and Mueller-area Dell Children's Medical Center.
Outdoor recreation centers on Walter E. Long Park (a Travis County park on the south shore of Walter E. Long Lake / Decker Lake, with fishing piers, picnic areas, and boat ramps), the Colorado River corridor along the southern edge of MISD, and the new East Metropolitan Park system. The Pflugerville Lake Pflugerville park and the Mueller Lake Park retail district sit just outside MISD's boundaries.
Things to Do in Manor Independent School District
- Walter E. Long Park & Lake: Travis County park on the south shore of Walter E. Long Lake (also known as Decker Lake — a cooling reservoir for the Decker Power Plant), with fishing piers, picnic areas, and boat ramps. Approximately 4 miles southwest of downtown Manor.
- Whisper Valley & Geothermal Community: Whisper Valley is one of the country's largest geothermal-powered master-planned communities, located between Manor and Austin on the SH 130 corridor; the development uses a district geothermal heating and cooling system and offers community parks, trails, and pools.
- Manor Expressway / Toll 290: The SR 212 / Manor Expressway opened in 2006, providing direct toll-road access between Manor and US-183/MoPac; combined with SH 130 and SH 45, the toll network connects Manor residents to the entire Austin metro.
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (adjacent): Tesla's Texas vehicle and battery manufacturing complex sits along the Colorado River just south of MISD's southern boundary in southeastern Travis County, with thousands of jobs and facilities visible from FM 973.
- Colorado River corridor: The Colorado River runs along the southern edge of MISD, providing fishing access and connecting to the chain of Highland Lakes upstream. Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory operated by the City of Austin is just outside MISD's boundaries.
Major Employers in Manor Independent School District
- Manor Independent School District (Education): MISD is one of the largest employers in eastern Travis County, with administration at 10335 US Hwy 290E in Manor and a portfolio of 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 5 high schools, and a K-8 campus.
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (adjacent) (Manufacturing / Tech): Samsung's Austin semiconductor manufacturing campus sits along Parmer Lane just outside MISD's western boundary; MISD has industry partnerships supporting STEM initiatives.
- Applied Materials Austin (adjacent) (Manufacturing / Tech): Applied Materials' Austin campus is on the western edge of MISD's coverage area; partner with MISD on STEM programming.
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (Manufacturing): Tesla's Texas vehicle and battery manufacturing complex sits along the Colorado River just south of MISD's boundary.
- City of Manor (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 13,652 residents at the 2020 Census.
Manor Independent School District Schools
Manor ISD operates a mix of campuses including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools (Manor MS, Decker MS, plus an additional MS), 5 high schools (Manor HS, Manor New Technology HS, plus 3 specialty/alternative HS), and a K-8 campus. Manor HS and Manor New Technology HS are the two best-known high schools in the district.
School District: Manor ISD
Public Schools
- Lago Elementary
- Presidential Meadows Elementary
- Blake Manor Elementary
- Oak Meadows Elementary
- Decker Elementary
- Bluebonnet Trail Elementary
- Pioneer Crossing Elementary
- Shadowglen Elementary
- Decker Middle
- Manor Middle
- Manor New Technology High
- Manor High School
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manor ISD?
MISD operates a mix of 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 5 high schools (Manor HS, Manor New Technology HS, plus 3 specialty/alternative HS), and a K-8 campus.
What cities and neighborhoods are in Manor ISD?
MISD covers approximately 21.8 square miles of eastern Travis County, including the city of Manor (2020 Census population 13,652), a wide section of northeastern Austin (about 6.9% of Austin), and a small portion of Pflugerville. Master-planned communities include Whisper Valley, ShadowGlen, Presidential Meadows, EastVillage at Manor, Lagos at Manor, and Pioneer Crossing.
How is Manor ISD rated?
MISD earned a 'C' overall TEA accountability rating in 2022. The district has industry partnerships with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Applied Materials Austin that support STEM initiatives.
What is Manor New Technology High School?
Manor New Technology HS at 10323 US-290 is a project-based-learning HS that opened Aug 27, 2007 as part of the New Tech Network (modeled after Sacramento New Technology HS). Mascot: Titans. UIL 4A Div II. Principal Bobby Garcia. Enrollment ~602 (2023-24). President Obama visited in May 2013. A 2019 renovation added a two-story addition, fabrication lab, and sustainability upgrades.
What highway corridors serve Manor ISD?
US Highway 290 is the primary east-west corridor; FM 973 runs north-south. Toll-road access is via SH 130, SH 45, and SR 212 (the Manor Expressway, which opened in 2006). Manor sits approximately 12 miles east of downtown Austin.
Where is the district headquartered?
Manor ISD administration is at 10335 US Hwy 290E in Manor (78653). Superintendent: Robert Sormani.