At a Glance
Median Income
$59,431
$34,568 per capita
Home Value
$272,700
Zillow: $354,027
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.5% smoking rate
How Kerrville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kerrville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kerrville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kerrville residents earn a median household income of $59,431 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,568. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,559 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kerrville is $272,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,027. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 29.9% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Kerrville reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 593/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Kerrville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kerrville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,532
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,431
Per Capita$34,568
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A
Home Value$272,700
Rent$1,075
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$354,027
Housing Units11,093
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property593/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation1,618 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Kerrville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Kerrville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.