Neighborhood in Cibolo, Guadalupe County

Living in Northwest Cibolo, Cibolo

B+

1st of 4areas in Cibolo
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cibolo overall: B+

Northwest Cibolo covers part of Cibolo, TX, home to about 18,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Cibolo. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
18,440
Median rent
$2,140
Median home value
$372,000
Household income
$130,600
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Cibolo

Northwest Cibolo is an area in Cibolo with about 18,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Cibolo is B+. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Cibolo, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Cibolo

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Cibolo

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Cibolo report card

Each grade compares Northwest Cibolo with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $2,140, homes cost 2.8x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $130,600, 5.4% unemployed.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 151 violent crimes per 100k, 546 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 16% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Cibolo compared with Cibolo

Better than Cibolo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%6 points lower than Cibolo (43%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%4 points higher than Cibolo (82%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%4 points higher than Cibolo (95%)

Worse than Cibolo

No measure is clearly worse than Cibolo.

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BJohn A Sippel ElementaryElementary, Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD0.5 mi
  • BElaine S Schlather IntermediateMiddle, Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD1 mi
  • BByron P Steele II High SchoolHigh, Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Cibolo

Median rent in Northwest Cibolo is $2,140 a month, about the same as the Cibolo median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $372,000, 6% higher than the Cibolo median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,524 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCiboloTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Cibolo$2,140$2,112$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Cibolo$372,000$351,900$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Cibolo2.8x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Cibolo37%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Cibolo86%82%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Cibolo3.2%5.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cibolo200720081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,524
Mortgage payment
$2,036
Property tax
$487
Median rent, for comparison
$2,140

Based on a $372,000 home in Northwest Cibolo, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCiboloTexas
Median household income7% higher than Cibolo$130,600$122,365$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Cibolo5.4%6.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Cibolo2.6%4.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Cibolo46%44%34%
Average commute9% lower than Cibolo27 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Cibolo16%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cibolo0.7%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Cibolo99%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest Cibolo

Under 1826%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6442%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black11%
Asian3.3%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Cibolo

  1. 2BNorth CiboloMedian rent $2,240
  2. 3C-Central CiboloMedian rent $1,440
  3. 4D-Southeast CiboloMedian rent $1,620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Terrace Oaks Phase 1Corinth
  2. A-Candlelight PlaceHouston
  3. B+Southwest BenbrookBenbrook

Questions about Northwest Cibolo

Is Northwest Cibolo a good place to live?

Northwest Cibolo covers part of Cibolo, TX, home to about 18,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Cibolo. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Cibolo?

Renters in Northwest Cibolo pay a median of $2,140 a month, about the same as the Cibolo median. The median home is worth $372,000, 6% higher than the Cibolo median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Cibolo.

What schools serve Northwest Cibolo?

The closest rated public schools are John A Sippel Elementary (elementary, rated B), Elaine S Schlather Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Byron P Steele II High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 9 Census block groups in this part of Cibolo that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.