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Boerne is a small city of 18,475 in Texas, with a median household income of $82,982
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boerne stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Boerne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Boerne city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.7
Boerne's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boerne costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boerne, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$398,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,453
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,982
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Boerne's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.9 /100k
Property Crime
1178.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boerne is served primarily by BOERNE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Boerne, TX
National Avg
School District
BOERNE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boerne sees average highs of 61.5°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Boerne's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boerne roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $398,500 and median rent is $1,453/month.
Boerne's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1178.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boerne are operated by BOERNE ISD.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 45.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boerne, TX has a population of 18,475, a median household income of $82,982, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Boerne averages 61.5°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boerne, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78006.
The population of Boerne, Texas is 18,475 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boerne: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $398,500, median household income $82,982, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boerne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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