The Town FilesGarden Ridge, Texas
City in Comal County · population 4,186 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $688,200
- Household income
- $177,353
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 54.9
Garden Ridge is a city of 4,186 people in Comal County, Texas. The median home is worth $688,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 94% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Texas towns, better for families than 86% of Texas towns.
How Garden Ridge ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Garden Ridge is worth $688,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $177,353, which is more affordable than 17% of Texas towns. 95.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Garden Ridge | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $688,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $177,353 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 95.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Garden Ridge
| People | Garden Ridge | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 21.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 25.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 37.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Garden Ridge
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.9°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garden Ridge since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 3, 1958 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 2, 2006.
Severe weather in Comal County since 1996
Comal County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Comal County
Comal County had 76,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,057 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Garden Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Garden Ridge
3 public schools with 2,490 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVENPORT H S | 9-12 | 1,281 | 15.3 |
| WORTHAM OAKS EL | PK-6 | 723 | 16.1 |
| GARDEN RIDGE EL | PK-5 | 486 | 13.5 |
Towns near Garden Ridge
- Selma, TX3.7 mi · 10,952 people · home $313,900
- Schertz, TX5.6 mi · 42,002 people · home $317,100
- Universal City, TX5.9 mi · 19,720 people · home $269,600
- Live Oak, TX6.3 mi · 15,781 people · home $246,300
- Cibolo, TX6.7 mi · 32,276 people · home $351,900
- Converse, TX8.6 mi · 27,466 people · home $248,400
- Windcrest, TX10.0 mi · 5,865 people · home $302,000
- New Braunfels, TX11.5 mi · 90,403 people · home $339,400
Garden Ridge questions
Is Garden Ridge, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Garden Ridge scores better for retirees than 85% of Texas towns and quieter than 81%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.9).
How much does a house cost in Garden Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Garden Ridge is valued at $688,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $177,353, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Garden Ridge?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Garden Ridge get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garden Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 3, 1958. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)