City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Kerrville, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Kerrville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

24,532
Residents
$59,431
Median income
$272,700
Median home
$1,118
Median rent (state)

Kerrville - the verdict

Nationally, Kerrville sits in the 34th percentile for household income and the 75th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

34th
percentile, household income
60th
percentile, home value
30th
percentile, median rent
75th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Kerrville, TX

24,532 people live in Kerrville, Texas - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $59,431 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.5%. Typical homes in Kerrville are valued around $272,700, and the median resident age is 41.0 years. Educational attainment runs 32.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 52.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 401 residential building permits were authorized in Kerrville (Building Boom), up 351% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Kerrville reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 728.2 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 64.6°F with 30.6 inches of precipitation per year and 0.5 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,118 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 77.2 out of 100 (High).

Population

24,532 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$59,431 /yr

Poverty 7.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Kerrville compare to other US cities?

Here's how Kerrville stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 34% higher than other cities
Home value 60% pricier than other cities
Median rent 30% pricier than other cities
Safety 75% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Texas alone, Kerrville ranks #153 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Kerrville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Kerrville toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Kerrville ranks #337 - the 80th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Kerrville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#868 of 1,520
43rd percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#865 of 1,663
48th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#329 of 1,505
78th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#922 of 1,663
44th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#337 of 1,663
80th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

34thIncome percentile
75thSafety percentile

34th percentile nationally for median household income · 75th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Kerrville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Kerrville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 55 Avg. percentile National median
Kerrville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Kerrville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$272,700 40th percentile more affordable than 40% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Kerrville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Kerrville, TX Kerrville, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Kerrville, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Kerrville, TX median $59,431/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Kerrville, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Kerrville, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 32.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
24,532
Median Income
$59,431
Median Home Value
$272,700
Median Age
41.0
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor force participation
52.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
728.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
147.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
581.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
64.6°F
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

See the fastest-growing cities →
24,000 residents24,500 residents25,000 residents25,500 residents26,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 24,321 residents 25,578 residents ▲ +5.2%
Kerrville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
401
housing units authorized
Single-Family
92
detached homes
Multifamily
309
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
16.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 89
2020 86
2021 95
2022 162
2023 230
2024 401

Permit volume increased 351% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.0%
Carpool
12.5%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
3.6%
Work from Home
7.7%
Other
3.0%

Based on 10,248 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Kerrville sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,118/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
77.2 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Saginaw
24,467 people
Cloverleaf
24,630 people
Benbrook
24,430 people
San Benito
24,677 people
Paris
24,678 people
Big Spring
24,769 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Kerrville's 24,532 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Herndon, VA
24,529 people
Homer Glen, IL
24,516 people
Ridgeland, MS
24,548 people
Melrose Park, IL
24,513 people
Pelham, AL
24,510 people
Belvidere, IL
24,510 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Kerrville's $59,431 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Superior, IA
$59,432 median income
Pleasant Hill, PA
$59,427 median income
West Siloam Springs, OK
$59,438 median income
Berlin, AL
$59,423 median income
Svensen, OR
$59,423 median income
Dallastown, PA
$59,423 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Kerrville, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Kerrville, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.6% 7.7% 12.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 28.7% White 76.6% Black or African American 2.4% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 7.7% Two or more races 12.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Kerrville compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Kerrville (this city) 24,532 $59,431
Saginaw 24,467 $98,003
Cloverleaf 24,630 $56,371
Benbrook 24,430 $82,148
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Kerrville, TX?

What is the population of Kerrville, TX? +

Kerrville, TX counts 24,532 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Kerrville, TX? +

Kerrville households earn a median of $59,431 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Kerrville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Kerrville; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Kerrville, TX safe? +

Kerrville has a total crime rate of 728.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Kerrville, TX? +

Homes in Kerrville carry a median value of $272,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Kerrville? +

Climate normals put Kerrville's yearly average temperature at 64.6°F, 30.6 inches of precipitation, and 0.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

Citation & verification links Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCities

Verify with HUD →

Verify with FBI →

Verify with NOAA →

Verify with U.S. Census Bureau →

Verify with EPA →

Verify with FEMA →

Verify with BEA →

Verify with EIA →

Verify with NCES →

Every figure on PlainCities is rendered directly from Census ACS source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on Census ACS source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.