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Boerne, Texas

Boerne, Texas, in Kendall county, is 29 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas. The city is included in the San Antonio metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,178 people lived in Boerne.

The People and Families of Boerne

In Boerne, about 57% of adults are married.

In Boerne, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boerne had a median family income of $50,903. Significantly, more adults in Boerne have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Texas.

Political Inclinations

Boerne residents donated more money ($77,580) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Boerne Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Boerne are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Boerne as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Boerne, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Boerne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Boerne Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Boerne College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Boerne Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Boerne, TX

Comparing Boerne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women69
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime55

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