Comal County

TX · Pop. 153,485 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Comal County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 153,485.

$/Acre: $6,580

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 313 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 250.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax6.27%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$90,868

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,580

Median Home Price$527K

Acres for Sale600

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season313 days

Annual Rainfall24.6 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,342 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)393 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453

Property Crime /100K356

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak