Neighborhood in Kerrville, Kerr County

Living in Northwest Kerrville, Kerrville

B

1st of 4areas in Kerrville
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kerrville overall: B

Northwest Kerrville covers part of Kerrville, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Kerrville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
7,990
Median rent
$1,290
Median home value
$314,000
Household income
$77,200
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Kerrville

Northwest Kerrville is an area in Kerrville with about 8,000 residents, homes built around 1975, mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 24% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Northwest Kerrville

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Kerrville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,290, 19% higher than the Kerrville median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Kerrville report card

Each grade compares Northwest Kerrville 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 $1,290, homes cost 4.1x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $77,200, 1.6% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 197 violent crimes per 100k, 687 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 18 min, 13% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Kerrville compared with Kerrville

Better than Kerrville

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%19 points higher than Kerrville (59%)
  • Median household income: $77,20024% higher than Kerrville ($62,102)
  • Home value to income: 4.1x17% lower than Kerrville (4.9x)

Worse than Kerrville

  • Median rent: $1,29019% higher than Kerrville ($1,086)
  • Vacant homes: 11%2 points higher than Kerrville (8.8%)
  • Average commute: 18 min4% higher than Kerrville (18 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • FStarkey ElementaryElementary, Kerrville ISD0.4 mi
  • CPeterson MiddleMiddle, Kerrville ISD2.9 mi
  • BTivy High SchoolHigh, Kerrville ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Kerrville

Median rent in Northwest Kerrville is $1,290 a month, 19% higher than the Kerrville median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $314,000, about the same as the Kerrville median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,056 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKerrvilleTexas
Median rent19% higher than Kerrville$1,290$1,086$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Kerrville$314,000$303,400$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Kerrville4.1x4.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Kerrville42%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Kerrville78%59%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Kerrville11%8.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kerrville197519831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,056
Mortgage payment
$1,719
Property tax
$337
Median rent, for comparison
$1,290

Based on a $314,000 home in Northwest Kerrville, 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

MeasureHereKerrvilleTexas
Median household income24% higher than Kerrville$77,200$62,102$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Kerrville1.6%2.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Kerrville4.9%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Kerrville37%34%34%
Average commute4% higher than Kerrville18 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Kerrville13%8.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Kerrville3.8%5.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Kerrville95%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Northwest Kerrville

Under 1818%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6436%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black1.1%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race1.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Kerrville

  1. 2C-Central KerrvilleMedian rent $1,190
  2. 3C-South KerrvilleMedian rent $1,440
  3. 4DNorth KerrvilleMedian rent $800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-South RichardsonRichardson
  2. C+LindbergArlington
  3. BLegend TrailsThe Colony

Questions about Northwest Kerrville

Is Northwest Kerrville a good place to live?

Northwest Kerrville covers part of Kerrville, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Kerrville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Kerrville?

Renters in Northwest Kerrville pay a median of $1,290 a month, 19% higher than the Kerrville median. The median home is worth $314,000, 3% higher than the Kerrville median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.9x across Kerrville.

What schools serve Northwest Kerrville?

The closest rated public schools are Starkey Elementary (elementary, rated F), Peterson Middle (middle, rated C) and Tivy High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Kerrville 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.