Living in Bulverde, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bulverde · Census data 2020–2024
Bulverde has 6,486 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $112,188 (43% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $420,200, the median rent is $1,794/month.
Bulverde at a glance
- Population
- 6,486
- Median age
- 50.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $112,188State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $420,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,794/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Bulverde a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bulverde
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bulverde the median home value is $420,200, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,716 a month in housing costs.
Bulverde median household income
The median household income in Bulverde is $112,188 and the income per person is $44,786. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bulverde: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,546
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.61
Bulverde demographics
- Population
- 6,486
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 2,469
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bulverde ›
Education in Bulverde
44.8% of adults 25 and older in Bulverde have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bulverde
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Bulverde vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulverde | 6,486 | $112,188 | $420,200 | $1,794 |
| Timberwood Park | 35,413 | $157,100 | $510,600 | $1,998 |
| Spring Branch | 243 | $162,944 | — | $2,183 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | $174,327 | $657,600 | $2,108 |
| Hollywood Park | 3,143 | $138,378 | $481,900 | $2,326 |
| Canyon Lake | 33,883 | $97,301 | $389,300 | $1,327 |
| Garden Ridge | 4,332 | $177,353 | $688,200 | — |
| Hill Country Village | 815 | $250,001 | $1,203,900 | — |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | $563,100 | $1,835 |
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What is the median household income in Bulverde, TX?
The median household income in Bulverde is $112,188, 43% 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 Bulverde?
The median home value in Bulverde is $420,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bulverde?
The median gross rent in Bulverde is $1,794 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Bulverde, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Bulverde?
The median age in Bulverde is 50.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bulverde?
The average commute to work in Bulverde is 33 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bulverde?
The unemployment rate in Bulverde is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bulverde?
44.8% of adults in Bulverde 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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