Population 19,799 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bulverde
Household size in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bulverde average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. The San Antonio area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.79, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Bulverde skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. Bulverde is older than at least four in five Texas cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bulverde: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Bulverde has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bulverde
Renters in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bulverde is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Bulverde as nationally: 8.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Bulverde has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2008, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 47 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $806 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,068 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,090 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,012 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,207 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bulverde pays $2,012 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,207 a month since 2006–10, up 150%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bulverde
Bachelor's degrees in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.0% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Bulverde is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.6 points, in line with the national trend. Bulverde has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Bulverde: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 33 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bulverde
| Period | Bulverde | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Bulverde has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bulverde compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulverde | 2.85 | 43.9 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 2008 | $2,012 | 49.0% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| Wetmore | 3.10 | 37.8 | 9.4% | 4.0% | 8.9% | 2014 | $2,130 | 51.0% | 98.1% | 4.3% |
| Timberwood Park | 3.20 | 37.6 | 6.7% | 20.0% | 8.5% | 2009 | $1,924 | 58.3% | 96.4% | 4.8% |
| Spring Branch | 2.64 | 45.7 | 5.2% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 2005 | $1,368 | 40.7% | 94.4% | 3.5% |
| Bergheim | 3.06 | 48.7 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 5.7% | 2001 | $1,541 | 53.7% | 99.3% | 3.5% |
| Garden Ridge | 2.65 | 52.5 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 1999 | $1,222 | 61.5% | 98.6% | 2.0% |
| Hollywood Park | 2.62 | 38.7 | 12.1% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 1977 | $1,772 | 72.7% | 96.6% | 0.4% |
| Canyon Lake | 2.45 | 48.7 | 7.6% | 13.6% | 13.2% | 1998 | $1,483 | 35.0% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 2.94 | 41.3 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 5.0% | 2006 | $1,899 | 59.2% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| Boerne | 2.86 | 41.5 | 9.8% | 22.0% | 5.6% | 2006 | $1,765 | 53.2% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Startzville | 2.78 | 49.5 | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% | 2012 | $1,747 | 55.8% | 95.4% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bulverde. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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