Bulverde is a small town of 5,827 in Texas, with a median household income of $107,315
and a 0.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bulverde stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bulverde is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bulverde 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
Bulverde's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bulverde costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bulverde, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$362,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,374
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$107,315
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bulverde's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.0 /100k
Property Crime
2018.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bulverde is served primarily by COMAL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bulverde, TX
National Avg
School District
COMAL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
20
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bulverde sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Bulverde's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bulverde roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $362,400 and median rent is $1,374/month.
Bulverde's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2018.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bulverde are operated by COMAL ISD.
The district has 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bulverde, TX has a population of 5,827, a median household income of $107,315, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%.
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.
Bulverde averages 61.0°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bulverde, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78163.
The population of Bulverde, Texas is 5,827 with a median age of 53.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bulverde: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $362,400, median household income $107,315, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bulverde side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
