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About
Life in Cibolo
If you're considering Cibolo, understand that you're moving into one of the fastest-growing small cities in the country—which has real advantages and real growing pains. The cost of living is reasonable for the region, with a median home value around $351,900 and median household income well about $122,000, meaning most residents here are solidly middle to upper-middle class families. The job market is stable with unemployment under 4%, though your commute to work will likely average around 31 minutes if you're heading toward San Antonio or elsewhere in the metro area.
Cibolo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
7.6%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+20.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cibolo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cibolo, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (23.3%), and 10.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.2%
of residents
65 and Older
10.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
63.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 51% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Cibolo
In Cibolo, rent runs 51% above the TX average, and home values are 24% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,820
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $328,922 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Cibolo and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cibolo is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cibolo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Cibolo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cibolo, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cibolo runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
150.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
546.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cibolo Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Guadalupe County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Guadalupe County, which includes Cibolo, the most common type is drought, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Drought | $2.5M |
| 2024 | 11 | Drought | $12,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Drought | $29,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Drought | $46,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Guadalupe County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bexar County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Cibolo) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bexar County, TX (20 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cibolo has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
133
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
69
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 37°F | 2.31" |
| Feb | 66°F | 40°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 2.74" |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 2.46" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 3.56" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 2.98" |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 2.37" |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 3.16" |
| Nov | 71°F | 46°F | 2.38" |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 2.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cibolo
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cibolo's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Resolute Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · New Braunfels
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 14 mi away · San Antonio
Brooke Army Medical Center (ft Sam Houston)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Fort Sam Houston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cibolo
Cibolo's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cibolo (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,471 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 20% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,304 students · in-state tuition $37,800 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,747 (10 yrs after entry)
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
4.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 311 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 83% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cibolo
Cibolo has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
64 mi awayCities Near Cibolo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cibolo?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cibolo FAQ
Is Cibolo, Texas affordable?⌄
Cibolo's median rent is $2,112/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $122,365/year. Median home value is $351,900.
Is Cibolo, Texas safe?⌄
Cibolo's violent crime rate was 151 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 546 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cibolo, Texas?⌄
Cibolo has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cibolo, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Cibolo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,112/month and median household income is $122,365/year. The median home value is $351,900. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cibolo, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Cibolo is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from