Texas · Metropolitan Area
Boerne is a small city in Texas with a population of 19,509. Residents earn $86,838 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Boerne receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Boerne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boerne is $86,838, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Boerne is $437,100, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Boerne is below the national average at 241 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,311 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Boerne enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 84.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.0% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,838 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,880 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,203 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $160,820 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,942 |
| County GDP | $3,532M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 184 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,657 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.67% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Census Median | $437,100 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $549,527 |
| Median List Price | $535,000 |
| Median List Price | $535,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $195 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 28.1% |
| Inventory | 96 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,577 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,480 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,657 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.67% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 184 |
| Total Violent | 241.2/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 54.5/100K |
| Robbery | 23.3/100K |
| Assault | 163.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,310.7/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 217.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,030.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.2/100K |
| Arson | 7.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,433 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7849°N, 98.7279°W |
| County FIPS | 48259 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,660/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 184 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |