Gonzales County

TX · Pop. 107,173 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Gonzales County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 107,173.

$/Acre: $2,655

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 319 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 80.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index98.1

Median Household Income$54,669

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,655

Median Home Price$326K

Acres for Sale4307

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season319 days

Annual Rainfall28.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,168 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)239 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K407

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate