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Is Bulverde, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8888% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$120,995about $10,083/month · 39% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$420,20026% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way. Most homes (91.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,520 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 317 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bulverde
$1,888
Lavon
$2,318
Savannah
$2,104
San Leon
$1,041
Pecan Plantation
$2,280
Penitas
$733
Gun Barrel City
$1,372

How much do households earn in Bulverde?

Under $25k
5.7%
$25k–50k
11.7%
$50k–100k
45.8%
$100k–150k
24.0%
$150k+
13.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Bulverde overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bulverde, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bulverde

🏛️ Property tax$4,953a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$219a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bulverde

Commute to work33.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bulverde?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,028 a month less.

Renting
$1,888
Owning
$2,916

Owning assumes a typical $420,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,020 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bulverde, TX?

Renting in Bulverde costs a median of about $1,888 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Bulverde?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bulverde cheap or expensive?

Bulverde is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $120,995. It ranks 317th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bulverde?

The median homeowner in Bulverde pays $4,953 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Bulverde more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Bulverde?

The median home value in Bulverde is $420,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,486 people live in Bulverde. Numbers are typical (middle) values.