Living in Boerne, TX

Kendall County

Boerne's identity is real Texas Hill Country, not flat San Antonio suburbia -- it sits in the hill country west/northwest of San Antonio, with the rolling terrain, wineries, and small-town Main Street character that distinguish it from the mostly flat suburban development pattern around Schertz or Universal City. It functions as a small, walkable historic town center (settled by German immigrants in the 1840s, similar heritage roots to New Braunfels) that has become one of the more affluent options in the greater San Antonio area. That affluence shows directly in housing: Boerne's median sale price ran around $450,000 over the three months ending May 2026, meaningfully higher than New Braunfels, Schertz, or Universal City, though down 5.5% year-over-year rather than still climbing.

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Housing

Median sale price (Boerne city)$450,000

Median sale price of $450K over the three months ending May 2026, down 5.5% year-over-year -- the highest of the four cities in this file, consistent with Boerne's more affluent Hill Country identity. The year-over-year decline is worth noting rather than assuming Boerne is still appreciating.

Median sale price (Kendall County)Not yet verified

Taxes

Local effective property tax rateNot yet verified

Not independently sourced at the Kendall County level this session. Texas carries no income tax statewide. See the Texas hub page for the statewide property tax context -- do not treat that figure as Boerne-specific.

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The tradeoffs

Pros

Genuine Hill Country scenery and small-town character distinct from the flat suburban sprawl typical of other San Antonio satellites; walkable historic downtown; generally regarded as one of the more affluent, higher-amenity options in the region; no state income tax.

Cons

The most expensive of the four cities in this file by a clear margin (~$450K median vs. the low-$300Ks or below for the others); a specific, sourced Kendall County property tax rate could not be confirmed this pass, so buyers should verify the actual county/school-district rate directly rather than assume it matches nearby counties; smaller and less job-dense than Schertz or Universal City, so it leans more on San Antonio-area commuting than a large local employer base.

Who this fits

Best for: Buyers who want genuine Hill Country scenery and small-town character and can afford a real premium over the other San Antonio-area satellite towns in this file.

Maybe not for you if: Affordability-focused buyers, or anyone who specifically wants the lowest entry price in the San Antonio area, should look at Schertz or Universal City instead -- Boerne is the priciest option here by a clear margin.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-21. Independent research; see individual metric entries above for source attribution. This is not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.