At a Glance
Median Income
$108,413
$46,350 per capita
Home Value
$380,100
Zillow: $469,995
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
1,525/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Bulverde Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bulverde's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bulverde a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bulverde residents earn a median household income of $108,413 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,350. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,146 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bulverde is $380,100 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,995. Median rent is $1,451/month, with 21.9% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Bulverde reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,525/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.7% of adults in Bulverde hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bulverde has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,164
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,413
Per Capita$46,350
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$380,100
Rent$1,451
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$469,995
Housing Units2,392
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property1,525/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,848/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,276 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Bulverde was founded in 1850.
The median home in Bulverde was built in 1996.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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