Community Guide
Living in Hondo
Commute to Lackland
Roughly 45–55 minutes (about 33–35 miles) to Lackland AFB’s main gate via US-90 W (estimated from route distance, not a live traffic check).
Housing Type
Mostly single-family homes on generous lots in traditional neighborhoods, with a homeownership rate well above the national average.
Median Resale Price
Estimates vary widely by source, roughly $256,000-$435,000. (Source: Homes.com/Movoto market data, as of mid-2026 — confirm current pricing with a licensed agent or SABOR MLS data.)
School District
Hondo Independent School District — confirm your exact address at hondoisd.net before enrolling or purchasing. (Source: Hondo ISD, checked 2026-08-26.)
About Hondo
Hondo is the county seat of Medina County, built around a historic downtown where the Medina County Courthouse anchors a grid of early-20th-century homes and commercial buildings. The town leans heavily toward single-family homes on generous lots, with a homeownership rate well above the national average — traditional neighborhoods rather than restrictive-covenant subdivisions dominate the layout.
Hondo offers a lower cost of entry than San Antonio proper, in exchange for a meaningfully longer commute — a tradeoff worth weighing carefully against your daily routine before committing to the area.
Schools: Hondo is served by Hondo Independent School District. Confirm your exact address at hondoisd.net before making a decision based on school assignment — district boundaries can vary block to block. (Publisher: Hondo ISD, checked 2026-08-18.)
Nearby Priority Communities
See the full guides for Castroville and Medina County, both nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Hondo?
Hondo is served by Hondo Independent School District. Confirm your exact address at hondoisd.net before enrolling or purchasing. (Source: Hondo ISD, checked 2026-08-26.)
What is the median home price in Hondo?
Estimates vary widely by source, with recent figures running roughly $256,000-$435,000. (Source: Homes.com/Movoto market data, as of mid-2026 — confirm current pricing with a licensed agent or SABOR MLS data.)