Living in Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Horseshoe Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Horseshoe Bay has 4,854 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median household income is $96,794 (23% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $549,800, the median rent is $1,536/month.
Horseshoe Bay at a glance
- Population
- 4,854
- Median age
- 64.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $96,794State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $549,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,536/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Horseshoe Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Horseshoe Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Horseshoe Bay the median home value is $549,800, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,342 a month in housing costs.
Horseshoe Bay median household income
The median household income in Horseshoe Bay is $96,794 and the income per person is $86,908. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Horseshoe Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,851
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 34.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 1.92
34.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Horseshoe Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Horseshoe Bay demographics
- Population
- 4,854
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 48.2%
- Households
- 2,525
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Horseshoe Bay ›
Education in Horseshoe Bay
51.3% of adults 25 and older in Horseshoe Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Horseshoe Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Horseshoe Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bay | 4,854 | $96,794 | $549,800 | $1,536 |
| Cottonwood Shores | 1,859 | $63,365 | $264,100 | $1,224 |
| Granite Shoals | 5,328 | $78,042 | $259,800 | $1,319 |
| Sunrise Beach Village | 936 | $75,625 | $657,300 | $1,143 |
| Highland Haven | 448 | $91,250 | $492,600 | $2,250 |
| Meadowlakes | 1,861 | $79,050 | $385,900 | $1,685 |
| Marble Falls | 7,752 | $57,925 | $338,800 | $1,360 |
| Kingsland | 7,330 | $57,268 | $230,700 | $892 |
| Double Horn | 404 | $92,024 | $826,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Horseshoe Bay, TX?
The median household income in Horseshoe Bay is $96,794, 23% 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 Horseshoe Bay?
The median home value in Horseshoe Bay is $549,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Horseshoe Bay?
The median gross rent in Horseshoe Bay is $1,536 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Horseshoe Bay, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Horseshoe Bay?
The median age in Horseshoe Bay is 64.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Horseshoe Bay?
The average commute to work in Horseshoe Bay is 22 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Horseshoe Bay?
The unemployment rate in Horseshoe Bay is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Horseshoe Bay?
51.3% of adults in Horseshoe Bay 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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