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Garden ridge, TX

Garden ridge, TX.

Population: 7,338 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garden ridge, TX is $578,733 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $457,950 after a median 56 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$578,733

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$578,733
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+62.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$603,864
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$457,950
Median list price
$429,500
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
+11.7%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
65
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
90
1-year forecast
-1.3%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,770/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,750/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,200/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
COMAL ISD, JUDSON ISD
Schools include
GARDEN RIDGE EL, DAVENPORT H S, VETERANS MEMORIAL H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc. (5.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
52,721
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,648

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Bat Cave Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,310 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,003
Housing built before 1970
6.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
60.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,351
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,447
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,263

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Garden ridgeState medianUS median
Median home value$578,733$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$457,950$285,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,351$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Garden ridge, TX?
$578,733.
What is the median sale price in Garden ridge, TX?
$457,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Garden ridge, TX?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Garden ridge, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,140/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garden ridge, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Garden ridge, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garden ridge, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garden ridge, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garden ridge, TX?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Garden ridge, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Garden ridge, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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