Kendall County · Texas
Boerne
Kendall County seat on Cibolo Creek, 30 miles up I-10 from San Antonio, with a walkable German-founded downtown and fast-growing master-planned neighborhoods.
- ~24,000Population (2025 est.)
- ~$505KMedian Sale Price
- 1,447 ftElevation
- 78006 · 78015ZIP Codes
Where it is
Where Boerne sits
Texas Hill Country / San Antonio–New Braunfels metro (I-10 corridor.
Located in Kendall County.
- ~35 minto Downtown San Antonio
via I-10 East - ~30 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
via I-10 East and Loop 1604 / Wurzbach Pkwy - ~45 minto Fredericksburg
via I-10 West and US-87 North - ~40 minto New Braunfels
via TX-46 East
Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.
About Boerne
A Hill Country county seat with San Antonio at its doorstep
Boerne (pronounced "Bernie") was settled in 1849 by German Freethinkers and platted in 1852, named for the writer Ludwig Börne. It is the seat of Kendall County, and its historic core still follows Main Street and Cibolo Creek. The Hill Country Mile, a 1.1-mile walking route linking downtown shops, galleries and River Road Park, is the center of daily life, and the Boerne Village Band, organized in 1860, still performs German music around town.
The city has grown quickly. The Census Bureau counted 17,850 residents in 2020 and estimated about 24,000 by mid-2025, a gain of roughly a third in five years. Most of that growth has landed in master-planned communities such as Esperanza on the east side and in newer subdivisions along the I-10 and TX-46 corridors, while older limestone and frame homes close to Main Street change hands less often.
Buyers here are usually choosing between three settings: in-town homes near the plaza and schools, newer construction inside city limits, and acreage or gated golf communities such as Cordillera Ranch and Tapatio Springs just outside them. Boerne ISD serves the city and much of the surrounding county, and I-10 puts north San Antonio's job centers, medical district and airport within a 30 to 40 minute drive.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2020–2024). Figures are rounded.
What stands out
Why people choose Boerne
The Hill Country Mile
A 1.1-mile pedestrian route through downtown that ties Main Street's shops and restaurants to River Road Park and Cibolo Creek. Most of the city's festivals and holiday events happen along it.
Cibolo Center for Conservation
More than 100 acres of prairie, marsh, creekside woodland and trails off City Park Road, plus the historic Herff-Rozelle Farm. It runs nature programs and a regular farmers market.
Boerne City Lake Park
The reservoir behind John D. Reed Dam, completed in 1978, sits northwest of town. Locals go there for kayaking, fishing, the disc golf course and sunset walks along the shoreline.
Boerne Village Band
Organized in 1860, it bills itself as the oldest continuously organized German band outside Germany. It still performs around town, including concerts on Main Plaza.
Caverns Nearby
Cascade Caverns sits about 3 miles southeast of downtown and Cave Without a Name about 10 miles northeast. Both offer guided tours, and Cave Without a Name hosts underground concerts.
German Freethinker Roots
Limestone buildings, the Kendall County Courthouse and the Kuhlmann-King Historical House reflect the town's 1850s German settlement. Main Plaza remains the civic center for concerts and markets.
Neighborhoods
Areas in and around Boerne
Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.
Downtown / Hill Country Mile
$350K–$900KEsperanza
$450K–$1.2MMenger Springs
$600K–$2M+Trails of Herff Ranch
$400K–$700KSpencer Ranch
$450K–$800KCorley Farms
$350K–$500KCordillera Ranch
$900K–$4M+Tapatio Springs
$450K–$1.2MFair Oaks Ranch (adjacent city)
$500K–$1.5M
- 1849Year German settlers arrived
- 1.1 miLength of the Hill Country Mile
- 100+Acres at the Cibolo Center for Conservation
- 1860Boerne Village Band organized
- ~35%Population growth, 2020 to 2025 (Census est.)
Live MLS data
Boerne homes for sale
Listed by Option One here: 25310 Wild Sage.
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HOA fees
What to expect monthly
| Community type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Older in-town homes | None to ~$25/month |
| Established subdivisions (Menger Springs, Herff Ranch) | ~$25–$100/month |
| Master-planned (Esperanza) | ~$90–$200/month |
| Gated golf / acreage (Cordillera Ranch, Tapatio Springs) | ~$100–$300+/month, club dues separate |
Many newer Boerne-area communities also sit in a public improvement district (PID) or municipal utility district, which adds an assessment to the property tax bill. Confirm HOA dues, PID or MUD assessments, and any transfer fees for each address.
What HOA dues often cover
- Common-area landscaping and entry features
- Community pools, parks and trail systems
- Amenity centers and clubhouses
- Gate staffing or access systems in gated communities
- Deed-restriction enforcement
Parks & recreation
Getting outside in Boerne
Boerne City Lake Park
1 City Lake Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Directions ↗Cibolo Center for Conservation
100+ acres140 City Park Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Directions ↗River Road Park
100 River Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Directions ↗Kendall County Fairgrounds
1307 River Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Directions ↗
New construction
Building now in Boerne
Builders and pricing change often. Confirm details with the builder, and bring your own agent to the first visit.
Esperanza (50', 60' and 80' homesites)
Three lot-width collections inside Esperanza, the Lookout Group's master-planned community on Boerne's east side, with a private amenity center, water features and trail network.
Builder site ↗Schools
Schools serving Boerne
Boerne ISD serves the city and much of Kendall County; a few addresses near the edges fall in Comal ISD or Northside ISD.
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Boerne High School | 9–12 | Boerne ISD |
| Samuel V. Champion High School | 9–12 | Boerne ISD |
| Boerne Middle School North | 6–8 | Boerne ISD |
| Boerne Middle School South | 6–8 | Boerne ISD |
| Capt. Mark Tyler Voss Middle School | 6–8 | Boerne ISD |
| Cibolo Creek Elementary | Elementary | Boerne ISD |
| Fabra Elementary | Elementary | Boerne ISD |
| Herff Elementary | Elementary | Boerne ISD |
| Curington Elementary | Elementary | Boerne ISD |
| Boerne Academy | High school (choice program) | Boerne ISD |
School assignments depend on the address and are set by each district; boundaries can change. Confirm eligibility directly with the district. Option One Real Estate does not rate or rank schools.
Nearby
Compare nearby areas
| Area | Starting around | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | From ~$350K | Comfort, Kendalia and rural acreage across the rest of the county, often with more land for the money. |
| Helotes | From ~$300K | A Bexar County Hill Country town about 30 minutes south with Northside ISD schools and quick Loop 1604 access. |
| Spring Branch | From ~$350K | Wooded acreage and Guadalupe River access along US-281 to the northeast. |
| San Antonio | From ~$200K | Far north San Antonio neighborhoods along I-10 put you closer to the Medical Center and UTSA. |
| Bandera County | From ~$250K | Ranch land and small-town living west of Boerne via TX-46. |
FAQ
Questions about Boerne
Redfin reported a median sale price of about $505,000 for Boerne over the three months ending September 2026, up roughly 6% from a year earlier. Prices span a wide range, from older homes near Main Street in the $300Ks to gated golf and acreage properties well above $1 million.
Boerne is in Kendall County and is the county seat. Some Boerne mailing addresses and neighborhoods, such as parts of the 78015 ZIP code, sit outside city limits in Kendall, Bexar or Comal County, so check the appraisal district for any specific property.
Boerne uses ZIP codes 78006 and 78015. The 78006 ZIP covers the city core and a large rural area around it, and 78015 covers areas to the south toward Fair Oaks Ranch and I-10.
Downtown Boerne is about 30 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, roughly 35 minutes via I-10 outside rush hour. San Antonio International Airport is about 30 minutes away.
Most of Boerne is served by Boerne ISD, which operates Boerne High School, Champion High School, three middle schools, eight elementary schools and Boerne Academy. Attendance zones are set by address, so confirm assignments with the district before you buy.
Yes. Esperanza, a master-planned community on the east side of town, has several builders, including Perry Homes with collections starting in the $560s. Other new phases are spread along the I-10 and TX-46 corridors.
Many newer subdivisions have HOA dues, and some also carry a public improvement district (PID) assessment on the tax bill. Older homes near downtown often have no HOA. Ask for the HOA resale certificate and the tax breakdown for any home you are considering.
Locals walk the Hill Country Mile, paddle Boerne City Lake, hike the Cibolo Center for Conservation and tour Cascade Caverns or Cave Without a Name. Big annual events include Berges Fest on Father's Day weekend, the Kendall County Fair in August and Dickens on Main after Thanksgiving.
A local agent can help you sort out city versus county jurisdiction, PID and HOA costs, well and septic questions on acreage, and school zones. Option One Real Estate's office is in Boerne at 141 Cool Rock.
Day to day
Small-town rhythm, big-city reach
Weekends in Boerne tend to start on Main Street: coffee, a walk down the Hill Country Mile, and a stop by Main Plaza if the band is playing. The creek runs right through town, so River Road Park and the Cibolo Center for Conservation are both a short drive or bike ride from most neighborhoods.
The calendar is full of community events tied to the town's German roots and Hill Country setting. When you want more, San Antonio's restaurants, sports and airport are a straight shot down I-10, and Fredericksburg's wineries and Enchanted Rock are about an hour northwest.
- Berges Fest on Father's Day weekend at the Kendall County Fairgrounds
- Kendall County Fair each August
- Dickens on Main, the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving
- Concerts on Main Plaza, including the Boerne Village Band
- Kayaking and disc golf at Boerne City Lake Park
- Cave tours and underground concerts at Cave Without a Name
Thinking about Boerne?
Talk with an Option One agent who works here, or start with live listings.
Sources and data notes (data as of 2026-10)
Prices, HOA ranges and drive times are estimates. Census figures are rounded. Verify anything that affects a decision.
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