At a Glance
Median Income
$86,838
$44,880 per capita
Home Value
$437,100
Zillow: $549,527
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Boerne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boerne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boerne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boerne residents earn a median household income of $86,838 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,880. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,942 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boerne is $437,100 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $549,527. Median rent is $1,577/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Boerne reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.0% of adults in Boerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boerne has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population19,509
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,660/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,838
Per Capita$44,880
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$3,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
B+
Home Value$437,100
Rent$1,577
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$549,527
Housing Units7,365
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property1,875/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,433 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Boerne was founded in 1849.
The median home in Boerne was built in 2005.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.