At a Glance
Median Income
$94,728
$34,009 per capita
Home Value
$260,100
Zillow: $259,870
Median Rent
$1,753/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.0% smoking rate
How Sonterra Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sonterra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sonterra a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sonterra residents earn a median household income of $94,728 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,009. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sonterra is $260,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,870. Median rent is $1,753/month, with 31.6% 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 2014.
Education
19.8% of adults in Sonterra hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sonterra has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,576
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density3,619/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,728
Per Capita$34,009
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,100
Rent$1,753
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$259,870
Housing Units2,851
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation868 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sonterra was built in 2014.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.