RANK #746 / 1001 NAT · #27 / 72 TX · POP 53,489
1YR FORECAST: -1.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +15%
Kerr County, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is perhaps best known for Kerrville, its county seat, and the Guadalupe River that flows through it. The county is situated about 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, making it accessible while maintaining a distinct, peaceful community feel. Residents and visitors enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and biking on the six-mile Kerrville River Trail, camping and fishing at Kerrville-Schreiner Park, and kayaking on the Guadalupe River. The area's natural beauty, characterized by rolling hills and cypress-lined riverbanks, contributes to a high quality of life. Life in Kerr County is often described as having a close-knit, friendly, small-town charm, appealing to both young professionals and retirees. The public schools in Kerrville are highly rated, and Schreiner University provides local higher education opportunities. The local economy is supported by a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Recent economic developments include investments in advanced manufacturing and aerospace, with companies expanding operations in Kerrville.
Kerr County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -2.1% runs above the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 14.9x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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East West BESS Battery Storage Project
Cleanview (developer not specified in public info)
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$123M | Planned |
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Black Mountain Energy Storage Facility
Black Mountain Energy Storage
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$120M | Proposed |
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Megaacrete Manufacturing and Headquarters Facility
Megaacrete (joint venture of Litecrete and Aercon)
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$40M | Planned |
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Lennar Homes Residential Developments (2 projects)
Lennar Homes
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$27M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 25/100, Kerr County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $69,395 combined with job growth of +1.4% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Kerr County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $321,200 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.22 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,109/month on average.
Kerr County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.6% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.4% clip. Home values shifted -2.1% in the past year.
In significant numbers — 7.04% of Kerr County's current population relocated from another state, well above the national norm. That level of in-migration usually signals a county where jobs, affordability, or quality of life are pulling people in from elsewhere.