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Garden Ridge, TX

Garden Ridge, TX.

Population: 7,338 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Garden Ridge, TX is $573,973 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $426,950 after a median 50 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, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$573,973

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$573,973
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-3.9%
5-year appreciation
+14.1%
10-year appreciation
+62.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$597,253
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$426,950
Median list price
$499,950
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
-11.2%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
81
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,099/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,864/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,163/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
34.8 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 in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CONNALLY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,310 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2003
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
68,496
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,726

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

How it compares

Garden RidgeState medianUS median
Typical home value$573,973$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$426,950$285,000$325,000
Median days on market50 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 typical home value in Garden Ridge, TX?
$573,973.
What is the median sale price in Garden Ridge, TX?
$426,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Garden Ridge, TX?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Garden Ridge, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,441/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, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, winter weather.
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, 2024-25).
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: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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