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Bandera, TX
City in Bandera County, Texas.
Population
655
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
575
ZIP codes
0
Bandera and its ZIP codes
Bandera at a glance
- Bandera is about 5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,625, 42% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,800 (16% below Texas) and median rent is $1,112 a month.
Local data for Bandera, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bandera, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,625
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$238,800
Median rent
$1,112/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (200), Irish Americans (46), German Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bandera County. PPP loans are for Bandera.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,256
3,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,926
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $11,701 per person
How people get to work
Bandera, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bandera, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
232
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bandera, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Bandera
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Medina ShoresCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| LakehillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 30.3 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| BoerneCity | 21 mi | 11.8 |
| KerrvilleCity | 21 mi | 22.9 |
| Scenic OaksCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.9 |
| Grey ForestCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| HelotesCity | 25 mi | 6.9 |
| Cross MountainCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.1 |
| Fair Oaks RanchCity | 26 mi | 12.3 |
| HondoCity | 26 mi | 10 |
| IngramCity | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| UtopiaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| CastrovilleCity | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| D'HanisCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bandera, TX in?
- Bandera is in Bandera County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bandera, TX?
- About 655 people live in Bandera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bandera?
- Nearby places include Lake Medina Shores (8 mi), Lakehills (10 mi), Center Point (15 mi), Comfort (20 mi), Boerne (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023