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Comal County

TX · Pop. 174,552 · Mixed County

29/100Homestead Score

Comal County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Texas, spanning 560 square miles with 174,552 residents at a density of 311.7 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, cabbage. The median home price is $399,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.21%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 276-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F and average winter lows of 40.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels is 10.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.21%
Growing Season: 276 days
Broadband: 97.8%
Density: 311.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 276-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels, with an emergency room, is just 10.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 6.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A median home price of $399,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.

At a glance

Comal County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
29/100
Median home price
$399k
Property tax
1.21%
Growing season
276 days (zone 9a)
Annual rainfall
37.4"
Broadband
97.8%
Nearest hospital
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels, 10.5 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.21%
Median Household Income$99,015
Poverty Rate6.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$399K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9a
Growing Season276 days
Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
Avg Summer High91.8°F
Avg Winter Low40.4°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Cabbage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalChristus Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (10.5 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97.8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Comal County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Comal County?
Comal County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 276-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F, and average winter lows of 40.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, cabbage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $399,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.21%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels is 10.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.