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Boerne, Texas
Not Far From San Antonio and Austin in the Pretty Texas Hill Country, Boerne Has a Rich German Heritage and a Touristy Creekside Downtown
Boerne (pronounced "Bernie") is an inviting town about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio and 95 miles southwest of Austin in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Settled by German free thinkers, it retains an independent attitude along with many of its original structures.
The town plays up its German heritage, and the cute downtown, nestled along the banks cypress-lined Cibolo Creek, has an eclectic mix of specialty shops, art galleries, antique stores, wine bars and a brewhaus, making it a popular weekend shopping and tourist destination. The Main Plaza features a gazebo and fountain and is home to the Berges Fest, a three day celebration of Boerne's German roots. Boerne also hosts the Kendall County Fair, a Harvest Moon Festival and the Boerne Market Days. The Cibolo Nature Center includes a boardwalk, hiking trails and four distinct ecosystems spread across 100 acres. The dining scene is made up of national chains and locally owned eateries. The Main Plaza is only one of 10 city parks.
Housing includes many new gated communities in addition to historic structures.
Population: 21,000 (city proper)
Age 45 or Better: 40%
Cost of Living: 27% above the national average
Median Home Price: $575,000
Climate: Summer temperatures are in the 80s, 90s and even low-100s. Winter temperatures are in the 30s, 40s and 50s. On average, the area receives 30 inches of rain per year.
At Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare Patients? No, but North Central Baptist Hospital is 18 miles away in San Antonio and accepts Medicare patients.
At Least One Hospital Accredited By Joint Commission? No, but North Central Baptist Hospital is 18 miles away in San Antonio and accepts Medicare patients.
Public Transit: No
Crime Rate: Below the national average
Public Library: Yes
Political Leanings:
Conservative
College Educated: 38%
Is Texas Considered Tax Friendly for Retirement? Yes
Cons: None
Notes: Nightlife is non-existent. Although Boerne does not have a hospital, it does have a freestanding emergency room. The population has grown 30% during the last decade, and home prices have increased 2% since last year.
Recommended as a Retirement Spot? Yes
Texas:
With a name based on a word used by Caddo Indians meaning "friends," Texas is the second biggest state by population in the country. It is estimated that 70% of residents live within 200 miles of Austin, the capital city.
Houston is the largest city, while Dallas-Fort Worth is the largest metropolitan area. Connecticut and Delaware could fit inside Texas' largest county - Brewster. The state is larger than all of New York, New England and Ohio combined.
In addition to the Caddo, the historical people of Texas include members of the Native American tribes of Apache, Choctaw, Tonkawa and Hasinai.
When Texas became the 28th state of the United States (1845), it adopted the official flag called the Lone Star Flag. Symbols include the Bluebonnet - the state flower.
Almost 10% of Texas is covered by forest. The state has nearly 24,000 farms, 90 mountains a mile or more high and is the nation's leading producer of natural gas, oil, wool, cotton, watermelons and rice. It also has the most airports of any state in the Union and is one of the most business-friendly states. Its culture has a blend of of Southern, Southwestern (Mexican) and Western influences.
Famous natives and residents include Mary Kay Ash, George W. Bush, Tommy Lee Jones and Joan Crawford.
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