Gillespie County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
27,202 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,799 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$432,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$680 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,140 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fredericksburg Urban Area
1
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fredericksburg Urban Area
2
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 47
Feb 2 0 51
Mar 2 0 58
Apr 2 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 3 0 67
Nov 2 0 57
Dec 2 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, TX State Senate District 24, TX State House District 19, TX
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Schools

Heritage School
5 miles, S • 5 star
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Colleges

Schreiner University
23 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Peterson Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

San Antonio International Airport
62 miles, S • 3.2 star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
84 miles, E • 1 star
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