At a Glance
Median Income
$78,351
$49,052 per capita
Home Value
$492,700
Zillow: $598,846
Median Rent
$946/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
9.9% smoking rate
How Wimberley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wimberley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wimberley 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
Wimberley residents earn a median household income of $78,351 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,052. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Wimberley is $492,700 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $598,846. Median rent is $946/month, with 23.9% 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 1997.
Education
48.3% of adults in Wimberley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wimberley has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,873
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,351
Per Capita$49,052
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
B
Home Value$492,700
Rent$946
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$598,846
Housing Units1,405
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,848/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation848 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Wimberley was founded in 2000.
The median home in Wimberley was built in 1997.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.