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Bulverde, Texas · ZIP 78163

Bulverde — ZIP 78163

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Bulverde (78163) scores 75/100 — Good for Texas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $472K.

75OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index86/100
Avg math proficiency73%
Avg reading proficiency84%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100
Typical home value$472K
Median rent$2,294/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$472K

Median Rent

$2,294/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

859

Violent Crime

126

Property Crime

733

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Comal County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
HILL COUNTRY COLLEGE PREP H S09–12178
75%
98%
JOHNSON RANCH ELPK–051,185
72%
74%
RAHE BULVERDE ELPK–05617
71%
79%
BULVERDE MIDDLE06–08690Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,455

Median Income

$141K

Homeownership

95%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78163 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78163 has a school score of 86/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78163 is approximately $472K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78163 in Bulverde has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.