Medina County

TX · Pop. 177,246 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Medina County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 177,246.

$/Acre: $4,235

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 157.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$57,370

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,235

Median Home Price$437K

Acres for Sale3497

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,960 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)350 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K584

Property Crime /100K571

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak