At a Glance
Median Income
$58,773
$21,757 per capita
Home Value
$215,800
Zillow: $256,828
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
381/100K
1,829/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Hondo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hondo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hondo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hondo residents earn a median household income of $58,773 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,757. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 898 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hondo is $215,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,828. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 29.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Hondo reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,829/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Hondo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hondo has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,508
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density847/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,773
Per Capita$21,757
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$1,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,800
Rent$1,163
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$256,828
Housing Units2,844
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent381/100K
Property1,829/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary243/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,770/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation905 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Hondo was founded in 1881.
The median home in Hondo was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
