Cibolo in North San Antonio offers residents all the small town perks next to the big city.
Enjoy lake living in Canyon Lake, a quick 30 minute drive from Cibolo.
Old Main Ice House offers plenty of outdoor seating for outdoor bands, live concerts, and more.
The nearby Interstate 35 and 1604 Interchange makes travel for Universal City Park locals easy.
Cibolo is a quaint and charming neighborhood north of San Antonio.

Cibolo, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,199

Population

20,973

Renter Mix

18% Rent

A quiet residential suburb just minutes from San Antonio

Suburb Commuter Schools

Cibolo sits just northeast of San Antonio in Guadalupe County, and it has grown into one of the fastest-expanding cities in Texas over the past two decades. What started as a small railroad town now draws residents who want breathing room without giving up access to a major metro. Joint Base San Antonio, which includes nearby Randolph Air Force Base, anchors much of the local economy and shapes the city's steady, close-knit character.

Neighborhoods range from established subdivisions with mature trees and quiet streets to newer master-planned communities with trails, ponds, and recreational amenities built right in. The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District serves the area and is considered one of the stronger public school systems in the region. Texas A&M University San Antonio is also within a reasonable drive, adding a layer of educational presence to the broader area.

The rental landscape in Cibolo leans toward spacious single-family homes and townhomes, though apartment communities with resort-style amenities have been rising to meet growing demand. Whether you prefer a newer build with open floor plans or a traditional home-style rental in a quieter pocket of town, Cibolo offers room to spread out in a way that larger city living rarely allows.

Explore the City

Old Main Ice House offers plenty of outdoor seating for outdoor bands, live concerts, and more.

The nearby Interstate 35 and 1604 Interchange makes travel for Universal City Park locals easy.

Cibolo is a quaint and charming neighborhood north of San Antonio.

Harmon's BBQ offers the perfect Texas experience in downtown Cibolo.

The stunning Cibolo creek flowing through Crescent Bend Nature Park.

Colorful oaks sprawling over the roads in Cibolo.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$114,270

Average: $129,052

Education

6,138

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

9,314

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Cibolo has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Cibolo, TX is $1,021 for a studio, $1,217 for one bedroom, $1,520 for two bedrooms, and $1,687 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cibolo has decreased by -5.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,217/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$2,167/month
2,207 Sq Ft
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Learn More About Cibolo

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Elaine S Schlather Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

750 Students

Barbara Jordan Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

716 Students

Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo K-8

Public

Grades PK-8

917 Students

Cibolo Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

587 Students

Watts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

496 Students

Dobie J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,347 Students

Dobie Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,231 Students

Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo K-8

Public

Grades PK-8

917 Students

Byron P Steele Ii High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,716 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Comanche Lookout Park
  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
  • Natural Bridge Caverns - TX
  • Friesenhahn Park

Airports

  • San Antonio International

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Living in Cibolo

History

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Cibolo takes its name from the nearby Cibolo Creek, a waterway that served as a crucial resource for early settlers moving through South Central Texas. The area remained largely agricultural well into the 20th century, with ranching and farming defining the landscape before residential development began in earnest. Today, you can still see traces of that rural heritage in the surrounding countryside and the occasional historic homestead that has been preserved as the city grew.

As one of the newer incorporated cities in the region, Cibolo officially became a city in 1965, though human activity in the area stretches back much further. The community's growth accelerated significantly in recent decades, particularly after nearby military installations expanded. While Cibolo doesn't have a traditional historic downtown district like some older Texas towns, the city honors its roots through community events and preservation efforts that celebrate its transition from ranch land to a growing residential community.

Parks

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Cibolo is home to several well-maintained parks that make it easy to enjoy the Texas outdoors. Cibolo City Park is a popular local gathering spot featuring walking trails, sports courts, and open green space for picnics and recreation. The Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, located just minutes away in nearby Boerne, offers nature trails, wetlands, and educational farm experiences set along Cibolo Creek. Residents also enjoy Freedom Park and Celebration Park, both equipped with playgrounds, pavilions, and open fields. With the Texas Hill Country within easy reach, residents have no shortage of scenic trails, green space, and outdoor adventures close to home.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.