The Town FilesHondo, Texas
City in Medina County · population 8,289 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $228,400
- Household income
- $62,032
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 33.4
Hondo is a city of 8,289 people in Medina County, Texas. The median home is worth $228,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Texas towns.
How Hondo 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 Hondo is worth $228,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $62,032, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,460 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hondo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,460 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $62,032 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Hondo
| People | Hondo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hondo
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 38.7°F. About 24.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 128 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hondo since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 12, 2001 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 6.42 inches on April 28, 2021.
Severe weather in Medina County since 1996
Medina County has been included in 20 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 |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Medina County
Medina County had 10,860 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,233 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Hondo itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Hondo
4 public schools with 1,753 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDO H S | 9-12 | 518 | 11.3 |
| MEYER EL | PK-2 | 453 | 16.8 |
| MCDOWELL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 394 | 12.7 |
| NEWELL E WOOLLS INT | 3-5 | 388 | 14.9 |
Towns near Hondo
- Castroville, TX18.5 mi · 2,954 people · home $300,000
- Devine, TX21.1 mi · 4,324 people · home $167,900
- Lakehills, TX23.0 mi · 5,295 people · home $259,000
- Lytle, TX23.7 mi · 2,914 people · home $187,500
Hondo questions
Is Hondo, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hondo scores better for retirees than 52% of Texas towns and quieter than 72%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Hondo?
The median owner-occupied home in Hondo is valued at $228,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,032, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,460 a month.
What is the weather like in Hondo?
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 38.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hondo get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hondo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 12, 2001. 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)