Kerrville Homes
Since the city of Kerrville, Texas was founded in 1848, the residents have been taking advantage of their scenic surroundings, and all the great outdoors has to offer. Kerrville sits in the north central part of Kerr County, right in the heart of the Central Texas Hill Country. With a population of just 20,768 Kerrville has been able to maintain the comfort and quiet of a small town community while enjoying the conveniences of shopping, higher education, and state of the art medical facilities that are usually only available in larger cities.
There are many reasons why people decide to make their home in Kerrville, and affordability is one of them. Costing an average $57 a square foot and with a median home sales price of $144,900, the amount your dollar can buy you in Kerrville is hard to beat. Kerrville’s real value can be seen when compared with that of the national median home sales price of $217,800. Within the 16.9 square miles of the city of Kerrville there are 9,527 homes, 5,491 of which are owner occupied. Kerrville’s homes compare very well with the rest of the state, with owner occupied homes averaging 5.8 rooms and 3 bedrooms, while apartments average 4 rooms and 2 bedrooms. The majority of the homes in Kerrville were built in the 1970’s and 1980’s, but the styles of homes have varied over the years.
About Kerrville
Kerrville is invested in improving its community, including the economy. The Kerrville/Kerr County Economic Development Foundation is making the necessary efforts to ensure Kerrville’s economy is diversified and healthy. Proof that their work is paying off came in 2004 when the area experienced a 6.7 percent increase in total personal income compared with the 6.1 increase of the state. Major sectors that feed into the economy include retail and service industries, education, government, tourism, and healthcare such as Peterson Regional Medical Center.
The Kerrville Downtown Business Association is making sure each and every shopper gets the best experience possible. They are preserving the historic atmosphere while presenting local shops and boutiques, antique shopping, and eateries that can’t be experienced anywhere else. While downtown you can also stroll along the Riverwalk and scenic paths of the Gaudalupe River or go on a historical building tour of structures that date back to 1869. If the local shops don’t have what you need, the River Hills Mall is a new development that has the convenience of one stop shopping for all your needs. For a small city, Kerrville has plenty of means to entertainment. Visit the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center for art classes, cultural programs, and art exhibits in everything from wood carving to watercolors. Relax to the music of the Symphonies of the Hills, or watch a play at one of the 5 theatres. You can also taste a little bit of the hill country at Bell Mountain Vineyards or one of the other local wineries. If that still isn’t enough, I-10 conveniently runs along Kerrville to take you the short drive into San Antonio or Austin.
One can just imagine all that Kerrville offers for outdoor recreation. With the Guadelupe River running through the city, the hill country all around, and temperate weather most of the year, the lifestyle is definitely geared towards the outdoors. Residents can get out and make their own adventure or go to one of the many recreation sites. Located on the Gaudalupe River, the Kerrville-Schreiner State Park offers hiking, swimming, tubing, canoeing, picnicking, biking, camping, boating, and fishing. Or you could chose to go at a slower pace at the Riverside Nature Center, which features over 100 species of trees and shrubs, more than 200 varieties of wildflowers all native to the Texas hill country, as well as a cacti garden. With 2 campgrounds, 8 RV parks, 9 trails, 19 lakes, and 11 white water paddling areas all within a short drive of Kerrville the nature lover in you will be satisfied.
The small community of Kerrville is not about to be left behind in the fields of technology and education. Kerrville’s new technologically advanced hospital is a prime example. The state of the art facility of Peterson Regional Medical Center, which opened in April 2008, features 125 rooms that are all “private” with flat screen televisions and wireless internet access. The Peterson Regional Medical Center is the new branch that replaced the previous nationally recognized Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital. Kerrville State Hospital is also available for residents’ medical needs.
The Kerrville Independent School District is also making strides to stay ahead of the curve. The KISD has continually tested high, and even bettered the state scores in all subjects in 2006 and 2007. Schools like Hill Country High School are even using alternative teaching approaches such as computer-assisted programs and one-on-one teaching activities so that students can learn at their own pace. The KISD consists of 2 high schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 elementary schools. For more information, please visit www.kerrvilleisd.net