Cost of Living in Shavano Park, TX

Population 3,602 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

275
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Shavano Park sits 175% above the national median — $839,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $158,969 (113% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 9 miles north of San Antonio, Shavano Park falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 282% higher than San Antonio's $220,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 275

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

About the Cost of Living in Shavano Park

The median home value in Shavano Park is $838,800 — 175% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $158,969/year is 113% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.3°F and lows of 58.9°F. Overall, Shavano Park has a cost of living index of 275 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 175% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$838,800
175% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$509,215
Zillow ZHVI
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 94.2%
Renter-occupied 5.8%

🛒 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
23.3 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
30.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.8%
Carpooled
0.8%
Work from home
30.3%

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
$158,969
113% above avg
Per Capita Income
$111,913
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
78% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.2%
Graduate degree 40.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.9
Male median age 50.2
Female median age 55.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.3°F
Avg Low
58.9°F
Annual Precip
32.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636874808792959690827265
Low °F 414552586673757570605042
Precip" 1.961.742.312.424.403.282.412.153.883.752.082.00
Snow" 0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.9%
Good air days/yr
309
Max AQI recorded
223
PM2.5 days
141
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Shavano Park, TX?

Shavano Park has a cost index of 275 (100 = national average). It is 175% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Shavano Park?

The median home value in Shavano Park is $838,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Shavano Park?

The median household income in Shavano Park is $158,969 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Shavano Park, TX?

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

Is Shavano Park, TX affordable?

Shavano Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 275 — about 175% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Shavano Park?

Shavano Park has average high temperatures of 80.3°F and average lows of 58.9°F. Annual precipitation is 32.4". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Shavano Park at a Glance

Population
3,602
Median Income
$158,969
Home Value
$838,800
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg High Temp
80.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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