By Phyllis Domingo, REALTOR® · San Antonio Relocation Specialist · 6 min read Boerne grew from about 17,865 residents in April 2020 to an estimated 24,047 by July 2025, a 34.6 percent jump, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates. Here is what that growth means for newcomers looking at the Hill Country.
The headline number
The most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates put Boerne at about 24,047 residents as of July 1, 2025, up from a revised April 2020 base of 17,865. That is a 34.6 percent increase in just over five years, one of the fastest growth rates of any Texas town this decade. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Boerne city, Texas
The county behind it grew just as steadily. Kendall County went from about 44,301 residents in the April 2020 census base to an estimated 53,289 by July 1, 2025, a 20.3 percent gain, and it added roughly 1,312 people in 2024 to 2025 alone. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Kendall County, Texas
What 24,000 residents feels like on the ground
Boerne is still a small town in the ways people move here for: a walkable Hill Country Mile, creekside parks, and neighbors who know each other. But the growth shows up everywhere. New neighborhoods climb the hills on the edges of town, the main roads carry steady commuter traffic, and the school district's enrollment has followed the rooftops.
Growth this fast is a mix of momentum and growing pains, and the honest version of both is useful before you fall in love with a listing.
Where the newcomers are coming from
Local coverage of the new Census numbers points to one dominant driver: Community Impact reports that domestic migration, people moving in from other parts of Texas and from out of state, accounts for the bulk of Kendall County's growth.
That matches what I see in my day-to-day work with relocating families. The typical move to Boerne is a family trading a bigger metro for more land and a slower pace, a Texan coming home from out of state, or empty nesters looking for a smaller Hill Country house with a great downtown for guests.
What it means for home prices
More demand than supply is the honest summary. Boerne's resale prices have stayed strong while new master-planned communities, Esperanza included, add hundreds of rooftops in phases. Buyers arriving from higher-priced markets usually find the numbers easier than their old zip code; buyers coming from elsewhere in the Hill Country may find Boerne's premium very real.
The current medians, and the honest range across neighborhoods, are in my Boerne home prices post, updated with the latest numbers I can verify.
What it means for families with kids
Growth and schools travel together. Boerne ISD has kept pace with the boom, adding campuses and programs as the town fills in, and its published ratings hold up well against any district in the region. The deeper story on grades, feeder patterns, and what class sizes feel like in practice is in the Boerne ISD guide.
The practical question for most families is timing: if you want a specific school and a specific phase of a new community, the two decisions are linked, and they reward planning ahead.
The honest takeaway
Rapid growth is a trade, not a verdict. You gain a town with momentum, new amenities, and a strong property market, and you accept busier roads and construction that takes years to settle. The families who thrive here are the ones who visit during the week, talk to neighbors, and decide with their own numbers in hand.
Bring your questions
If the growth numbers have you curious, the best next step is a real look, with someone who tracks this town week to week. I can show you which neighborhoods are absorbing the growth well, what trade-offs hide inside each price point, and the school and commute math, without any pressure. Call or text me at 210-744-5478, or use the contact page, and we will start from your list, not mine.
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Sources
The numbers in this post were checked against these sources on September 25, 2026.
