Living in Boerne, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boerne · Census data 2020–2024
Boerne has 20,518 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $84,541 (8% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $457,900, the median rent is $1,589/month.
Boerne at a glance
- Population
- 20,518
- Median age
- 38.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $84,541State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $457,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,589/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Boerne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Boerne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boerne the median home value is $457,900, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,589 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,530 a month in housing costs.
Boerne median household income
The median household income in Boerne is $84,541 and the income per person is $46,343. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Boerne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,240
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.63
Boerne demographics
- Population
- 20,518
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 7,548
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boerne ›
Education in Boerne
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Boerne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boerne
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Boerne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boerne | 20,518 | $84,541 | $457,900 | $1,589 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | $174,327 | $657,600 | $2,108 |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | $563,100 | $1,835 |
| Cross Mountain | 3,752 | $205,164 | $580,700 | — |
| Grey Forest | 640 | $110,417 | $473,300 | — |
| Helotes | 9,630 | $132,675 | $399,000 | $2,500 |
| Timberwood Park | 35,413 | $157,100 | $510,600 | $1,998 |
| Comfort | 1,565 | $80,580 | $330,200 | $979 |
| Bulverde | 6,486 | $112,188 | $420,200 | $1,794 |
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What is the median household income in Boerne, TX?
The median household income in Boerne is $84,541, 8% higher 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 Boerne?
The median home value in Boerne is $457,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Boerne?
The median gross rent in Boerne is $1,589 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Boerne, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Boerne?
The median age in Boerne is 38.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Boerne?
The average commute to work in Boerne is 25 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boerne?
The unemployment rate in Boerne is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boerne?
47.6% of adults in Boerne 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.
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