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Hondo, TX
City in Medina County, Texas.
Population
8,713
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
867
ZIP codes
0
Hondo and its ZIP codes
Hondo at a glance
- Hondo is about 7.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 298th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $62,032, 21% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,400 (20% below Texas) and median rent is $1,460 a month.
Local data for Hondo, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hondo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,032
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$1,460/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,979), German Americans (531), Irish Americans (360).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Medina County. PPP loans are for Hondo.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,593
11,400 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$390M
FY 2026, $7,686 per person
How people get to work
Hondo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hondo, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
357
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 39°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hondo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.8%
U.S. 11.1% +17.7 pts
Cities near Hondo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| D'HanisCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| YanceyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| CastrovilleCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| SabinalCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| DevineCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| LaCosteCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| NataliaCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake Medina ShoresCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| MooreCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| LakehillsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 30.3 |
| LytleCity | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| BanderaCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| BigfootCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 23.9 |
| UtopiaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| MacdonaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.6 |
| KnippaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hondo, TX in?
- Hondo is in Medina County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hondo, TX?
- About 8,713 people live in Hondo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hondo?
- Nearby places include D'Hanis (7 mi), Yancey (15 mi), Castroville (17 mi), Sabinal (19 mi), Devine (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023