Town in Blanco County

Living in Blanco, TX

C+

332nd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 55 of 100

Blanco earns a grade of C+ on our index, 332nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on home ownership and getting around. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Fast-growing
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Blanco isHoustonDallasFort WorthBlanco
Where Blanco is in Texas.
Population
2,108+25.6% since 2020
Median rent
$1,01428% lower than Texas
Median home value
$265,5006% lower than Texas
Household income
$70,682Median
Average commute
27 minOne way
Violent crime
412Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Blanco

Blanco is a town in Blanco County. 2,108 people lived here in 2025, up 25.6% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Local spots people know include Yett Memorial Park, Blanco Library and Bindseil City Park.

The median age is 31.7, 26% of households have children, 46% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $70,682 a year (10% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Blanco

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,014, 28% lower than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 26% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Blanco

No clear weak spots in our data.

Who Blanco suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 67% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 6% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 35% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 10% lower than the Texas median, with 27 restaurants and 4 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 14% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 6% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 94% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,014 is 28% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 87% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,014 is 28% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 57% for people on a budget.

Blanco report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Blanco with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,014, homes cost 3.8x income.

    56 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $70,682, 2.2% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C+

    3 rated campuses, 67% rated A or B.

    52 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade D+

    412 violent crimes per 100k, 595 property crimes per 100k.

    26 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    1 grocery store, 27 restaurants, 6 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 12% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C+

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B

    94% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs US towns

Where Blanco stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 30%22 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,01428% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%6 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%16 points lower than Texas (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%9 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $70,68210% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Blanco

Blanco renters pay a median of $1,014 a month, 28% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $41,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 30% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $938 for a one-bedroom, $1,227 for a two-bedroom and $1,699 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $265,500, 6% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,453 before tax, or $1,746 with property tax. That is $732 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Blanco pays $3,511 a year, 17% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in BlancoStudio$9331 bedroom$9382 bedrooms$1,2273 bedrooms$1,6994 bedrooms$1,767
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Blanco County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent28% lower than Texas$1,014$1,403$1,413
Median home value6% lower than Texas$265,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income4% higher than Texas3.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points lower than Texas30%52%51%
Median property tax per year17% lower than Texas$3,511$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Texas46%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198219921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,746
Mortgage payment
$1,453
Property tax
$293
Median rent, for comparison
$1,014

Based on a $265,500 home in Blanco, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Blanco safe?

In 2025, Blanco Police Department reported 9 violent crimes and 13 property crimes. That works out to 412 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 6% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 595 property crimes per 100,000, 71% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Blanco by yearTexas41220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
412
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
595
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Blanco by yearTexas59520212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Blanco Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Blanco

Blanco has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 67% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Blanco ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
52
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
81
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BBlanco High SchoolHigh, Blanco ISD86 of 100
  • BBlanco ElementaryElementary, Blanco ISD81 of 100
  • CBlanco MiddleMiddle, Blanco ISD75 of 100

Daily life in Blanco

Everyday places mapped inside Blanco, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Yett Memorial Park, Blanco Library, Bindseil City Park.

The average one-way commute is 27 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 12% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

The median household income is $70,682, income per person is $33,740, unemployment is 2.2% and 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
27
Cafes
4
Bars
9
Parks
6
Gyms
3
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
2

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income10% lower than Texas$70,682$78,476$80,734
Income per person17% lower than Texas$33,740$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.2%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Texas10%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Texas25%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher5 points higher than Texas91%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance6 points lower than Texas14%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Texas94%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commuteAbout the same as Texas27 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Texas12%14%15%
Workers who work from home12%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.4%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Blanco

Under 1825%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6436%
65 and over11%

Median age 31.7 years. 26% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race6.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Blanco

Blanco has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 35°F. There are about 96 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 35 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Blanco30°50°70°90°60J64F70M77A83M90J93J94A88S79O68N61DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Blanco, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Blanco

    Nearby, Johnson City gets a C+, Canyon Lake gets a C+ and Woodcreek gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. C+Johnson CityTown, 1,921 people12 mi
    2. C+Canyon LakeSmall city, 33,883 people19 mi
    3. C-WoodcreekTown, 2,333 people19 mi
    4. C-WimberleyTown, 2,891 people21 mi
    5. A-BulverdeTown, 6,486 people23 mi
    6. B+Dripping SpringsTown, 7,405 people24 mi

    Living in Blanco: common questions

    Is Blanco, TX a good place to live?

    Blanco earns a grade of C+ on our index, 332nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on home ownership and getting around. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Blanco?

    Renters in Blanco pay a median of $1,014 a month, 28% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $265,500, 6% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,746, including property tax.

    Is Blanco safe?

    In 2025, Blanco Police Department reported 412 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 6% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 595 per 100,000, 71% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Blanco?

    We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Blanco. 67% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 52 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Blanco?

    Summers in Blanco peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 35°F. Expect around 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 35 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Blanco?

    The average one-way commute is 27 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 12% of workers work from home.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.