Research retirement around the Texas Hill Country
Page reviewed September 27, 2026. Data observation periods are shown separately.
Compare selected counties around Central Texas. County boundaries and station proxies do not describe every town, elevation or neighborhood.
Historical tax medians are not a new buyer’s bill or a senior tax estimate. Physician density measures supply, not quality or appointment access. Metro prices include housing. Station normals describe a nearby station, not every neighborhood or future weather. Methods and limitations.
| County | Median annual real estate taxes paid | Median monthly gross rent | Active physicians per 100,000 residents | Metro all-items price index | Station days/year at or above 100°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comal County | 4,833 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,603 USD/month2020–2024 | 206.262 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 94.716 index, US=1002024 | 13.2 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
| Hays County | 6,649 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,495 USD/month2020–2024 | 128.705 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 98.066 index, US=1002024 | 16.4 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
| Williamson County | 7,205 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,796 USD/month2020–2024 | 225.907 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 98.066 index, US=1002024 | 20.5 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
| Travis County | 7,727 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,744 USD/month2020–2024 | 362.482 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 98.066 index, US=1002024 | 24.2 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
| Bexar County | 4,535 USD/year2020–2024 | 1,354 USD/month2020–2024 | 382.243 active MD/DO per 100,000 residents2023 | 94.716 index, US=1002024 | 17.7 days/year with maximum temperature >=100 F1991–2020 |
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