Hondo

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Hondo, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$790

Population

9,396

Renter Mix

36% Rent

Hondo makes the case for a small town in a state where everything is bigger

Rural Close-Knit Community Landscape

You’ll find Hondo resting on U.S. Highway 90 just over 43 miles west of San Antonio. Like many small Texas towns, there’s prominent sense of the past visible at places like the Ray Theater and the other historic buildings that line Avenue M and 19th Street. There are familiar chain restaurants and shops as well, and a few community parks that let residents relax in the Texas climate.

Charming apartment communities and an abundance of home rentals make Hondo perfect for anyone looking for small town charm, despite their budget or style. Residents of Hondo praise the area for its close-knit, active community where everyone knows your name.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$47,852

Average: $57,599

Education

799

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,373

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

Hondo has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hondo, TX is $790 for one bedroom, $873 for two bedrooms, and $1,190 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hondo has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$790/month
557 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Newell E Woolls Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

384 Students

Meyer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

446 Students

McDowell Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

420 Students

McDowell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

420 Students

Hondo High School

Public

Grades 9-12

522 Students

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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 February 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.