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Boerne, Texas Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Boerne, Texas at a Glance

Median Home Price
$398,500
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
42.6°F
Cost of Living Index
97.4 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
74 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Boerne, Texas, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
97.4 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$82,982High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Boerne's cost of living is 2.5999999999999943% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$398,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,453High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
59.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Boerne using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$863

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$970

Median home price used: $398,500

Median rent reference: $1,453 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
40.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Boerne scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Texas has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.Read more in our detailed Texas tax guide.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
95.8°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
42.6°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
27.2"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
307 daysMedium confidence

With 307 sunny days a year and an average January low of 42.6°F, Boerne offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
89.5 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
9.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.7 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
18,475High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
38.3High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
17.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
8.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
79.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
30.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Boerne

What is the cost of living in Boerne, Texas for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 97, roughly 3% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $398,500.

Does Texas tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Texas residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Boerne, Texas?▾

Boerne, Texas has January average low around 43°F, July average high around 96°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Boerne, Texas?▾

Boerne scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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