Kendall County
TX · Pop. 46,971 · Suburban County
Kendall County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 662 square miles with 46,971 residents at a density of 71 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $490,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.2% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F and average winter lows of 36.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 36.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hill Country Memorial Hospital is 24.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.9% 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.
Pros
- A long 237-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Broadband reaches 97.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 5.1% 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 $490,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
At a glance
Kendall County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 19/100
- Median home price
- $490k
- Property tax
- 1.2%
- Growing season
- 237 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 36.6"
- Broadband
- 97.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 24.3 mi
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Homesteading in Kendall County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Kendall County?
- Kendall County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 237-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F, and average winter lows of 36.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $490,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.2%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hill Country Memorial Hospital is 24.3 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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.
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