Living in Bandera, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bandera · Census data 2020–2024
Bandera has 655 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $45,625 (42% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $238,800, the median rent is $1,112/month.
Bandera is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bandera at a glance
- Population
- 655
- Median age
- 31.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $45,625State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $238,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,112/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bandera a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bandera
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bandera the median home value is $238,800, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Bandera median household income
The median household income in Bandera is $45,625 and the income per person is $30,716. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bandera: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.12
Bandera demographics
- Population
- 655
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bandera ›
Education in Bandera
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Bandera have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bandera
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Bandera vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandera | 655 | $45,625 | $238,800 | $1,112 |
| Lake Medina Shores | 1,411 | $47,147 | $225,000 | $1,793 |
| Lakehills | 6,130 | $90,110 | $259,000 | $1,046 |
| Center Point | 1,733 | $115,833 | $324,200 | $477 |
| Comfort | 1,565 | $80,580 | $330,200 | $979 |
| Boerne | 20,518 | $84,541 | $457,900 | $1,589 |
| Kerrville | 24,755 | $62,102 | $303,400 | $1,086 |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | $563,100 | $1,835 |
| Grey Forest | 640 | $110,417 | $473,300 | — |
More for people moving to Bandera
Bandera ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bandera: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bandera, TX?
The median household income in Bandera is $45,625, 42% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bandera?
The median home value in Bandera is $238,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bandera?
The median gross rent in Bandera is $1,112 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Bandera, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Bandera?
The median age in Bandera is 31.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bandera?
The average commute to work in Bandera is 21 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bandera?
The unemployment rate in Bandera is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bandera?
13.4% of adults in Bandera have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: