Living in Wimberley, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wimberley · Census data 2020–2024
Wimberley has 2,891 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $80,362 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $550,800, the median rent is $1,293/month.
Wimberley at a glance
- Population
- 2,891
- Median age
- 57.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $80,362State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $550,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,293/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Wimberley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wimberley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wimberley the median home value is $550,800, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,334 a month in housing costs.
Wimberley median household income
The median household income in Wimberley is $80,362 and the income per person is $64,852. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wimberley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,437
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.04
Wimberley demographics
- Population
- 2,891
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 1,375
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wimberley ›
Education in Wimberley
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Wimberley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wimberley
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Wimberley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimberley | 2,891 | $80,362 | $550,800 | $1,293 |
| Woodcreek | 2,333 | $74,107 | $425,600 | $1,809 |
| San Marcos | 70,897 | $51,281 | $310,400 | $1,322 |
| Kyle | 56,823 | $90,323 | $334,600 | $1,752 |
| Mountain City | 787 | $128,929 | $494,800 | — |
| Canyon Lake | 33,883 | $97,301 | $389,300 | $1,327 |
| Dripping Springs | 7,405 | $109,364 | $635,600 | $2,234 |
| Belterra | 6,978 | $219,727 | $773,400 | $2,845 |
| Buda | 15,859 | $123,766 | $446,600 | $1,852 |
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What is the median household income in Wimberley, TX?
The median household income in Wimberley is $80,362, about the same as 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 Wimberley?
The median home value in Wimberley is $550,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wimberley?
The median gross rent in Wimberley is $1,293 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Wimberley, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Wimberley?
The median age in Wimberley is 57.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wimberley?
The average commute to work in Wimberley is 26 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wimberley?
The unemployment rate in Wimberley is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wimberley?
53.2% of adults in Wimberley 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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