Boerne vs Timberwood Park: which is better to live in?
Boerne gets A- overall and Timberwood Park gets A-. Timberwood Park comes out ahead on our index.
Boerne wins on errands and things to do and getting around. Timberwood Park wins on cost of living, jobs and income, education levels, health, home ownership and internet access.
Boerne suits young professionals better, while Timberwood Park suits remote workers and people on a budget better.
Side by side
| Boerne | Timberwood Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | A- | A- |
| Population | 24,047 | 35,413 |
| Growth since 2020 | +34.6% | n/a |
| Median rent | $1,589 | $1,998 |
| Median home value | $457,900 | $510,600 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $3,026 | $3,476 |
| Median household income | $84,541 | $157,100 |
| Property tax per year | $6,232 | $8,173 |
| Violent crime per 100k | 112 | Not available |
| Property crime per 100k | 998 | Not available |
| Schools rated A or B | 100% | 100% |
| Average commute | 25 min | 31 min |
| Work from home | 16% | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 48% | 60% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | 39.0 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 95 | 122 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | Very high | Very high |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Boerne | Timberwood Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | D (22) | B- (57) |
| Jobs and income | B (68) | B+ (79) |
| Schools | A (89) | A (91) |
| Safety | B (71) | n/a |
| Errands and things to do | A+ (96) | D- (12) |
| Getting around | D (19) | F (4) |
| Education levels | B (65) | A (89) |
| Health | C+ (48) | B (70) |
| Home ownership | C- (33) | B+ (76) |
| Internet access | C+ (53) | A (93) |
Cost of living
Boerne is the cheaper of the two.
Rent is lower in Boerne: a median of $1,589 a month, 20% lower than Timberwood Park's $1,998.
The median home is worth $457,900 in Boerne and $510,600 in Timberwood Park. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $3,026 a month against $3,476, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 5.4 times income in Boerne and 3.3 times in Timberwood Park.
Commute and location
Commutes average 25 minutes in Boerne and 31 in Timberwood Park.
The two are about 16 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
We don't have a full year of police data for both cities, so we can't compare crime fairly.
For schools, 100% of Boerne's 8 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 100% of Timberwood Park's 6.
Common questions
Is Boerne or Timberwood Park better to live in?
Timberwood Park grades higher overall (A- vs A-). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Boerne cheaper than Timberwood Park?
Yes. Boerne has lower typical rent and home prices.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.