Cost of Living in Cibolo, TX

Population 33,829 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

125
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Cibolo cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $325,000, rents near $2,008 a month. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 20 miles east of San Antonio, Cibolo falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 48% higher than San Antonio's $220,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 106
Rent 153

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cibolo

The median home value in Cibolo is $324,600 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,008/month, 53% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $125,230/year is 68% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.4°F and lows of 58.1°F. Overall, Cibolo has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$324,600
6% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$332,640
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,008/mo
53% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,736/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 84.5%
Renter-occupied 15.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,008
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,622/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.5 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.2%
Carpooled
7.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
12.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$125,230
68% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,060
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
39% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.3%
Graduate degree 15.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 34.5
Female median age 37

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.4°F
Avg Low
58.1°F
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636873808792969690847264
Low °F 414551586671737368594942

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cibolo, TX?

Cibolo has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cibolo, TX?

The median gross rent in Cibolo is $2,008 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cibolo?

The median home value in Cibolo is $324,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cibolo?

The median household income in Cibolo is $125,230 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cibolo, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cibolo is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Cibolo, TX affordable?

Cibolo is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Cibolo?

Cibolo has average high temperatures of 80.4°F and average lows of 58.1°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cibolo at a Glance

Population
33,829
Median Income
$125,230
Home Value
$324,600
Median Rent
$2,008/mo
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg High Temp
80.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
View all cities in Texas →
🗺️ County data for Texas

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs