The Town FilesNiederwald, Texas
City in Hays County · population 668 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $286,500
- Household income
- $78,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 36.2
Niederwald is a city of 668 people in Hays County, Texas. The median home is worth $286,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Texas towns, easier by car than 74% of Texas towns.
How Niederwald ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Niederwald is worth $286,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $78,438, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,716 a month. 67.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Niederwald | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,716 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $78,438 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Niederwald
| People | Niederwald | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 40.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Niederwald
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niederwald since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 22, 1985 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 16, 2000.
Severe weather in Hays County since 1996
Hays County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Hays County
Hays County had 95,598 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Niederwald itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Niederwald
1 public school with 904 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMINO REAL EL | PK-5 | 904 | 15.3 |
Towns near Niederwald
- Uhland, TX2.0 mi · 1,588 people · home $279,900
- Mustang Ridge, TX5.9 mi · 944 people · home $320,900
- Kyle, TX6.4 mi · 45,697 people · home $334,600
- Buda, TX7.2 mi · 15,108 people · home $446,600
- Mountain City, TX7.6 mi · 622 people · home $494,800
- Lockhart, TX9.8 mi · 14,379 people · home $251,600
- Manchaca, TX10.4 mi · 2,266 people · home $573,800
- San Leanna, TX10.7 mi · 522 people · home $617,500
Niederwald questions
Is Niederwald, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Niederwald scores better for retirees than 3% of Texas towns and quieter than 22%. 8.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Niederwald?
The median owner-occupied home in Niederwald is valued at $286,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,438, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,716 a month.
What is the weather like in Niederwald?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Niederwald get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niederwald since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 22, 1985. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)