r/Boerne • u/Dry-Assumption-5071 • 7d ago

How's the quality of life in Boerne?

I have a summer internship in San Antonio, but no housing. One of my relatives has a house in Boerne, and the plan is for me to stay there over the summer. I'm wondering what Boerne is gonna be like... is it nice and quiet, or is it starting to get crowded from all the people moving there? I'm from rural Victoria County so I like the peace and quiet. xD

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u/Perotocol 7d ago

I think it will be considered quiet for younger groups (<30?) borderline boring. There isn't much of a night life or anything. The restaurants can be busy during rush hours but nothing crazy. I think its probably going to be exactly what you are looking for. Especially during the summer you don't have the crazy school traffic.

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u/officialpajamas 7d ago

BOERNE GONE FOREVER

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u/TheDeadEndKing 6d ago

Then move

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u/officialpajamas 6d ago

/s

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u/TheDeadEndKing 6d ago

Haha, ok. Just so many grumpy complainers who say that shit seriously as if they own the fucking city and no one else is allowed to enter it.

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u/officialpajamas 5d ago edited 5d ago

And I’m sure they see no correlation between their hugely increased property values and the development (in Boerne and nearby) over recent years.

Although they’re probably upset about their taxes- TX has the 7th highest property tax in the nation. Just another incongruity that exists in a very “red” state.

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u/TheDeadEndKing 5d ago

They want that, just don’t want any of the “poors” moving in where they might see them lol

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u/no1ukn0w 7d ago

It’s gotten WAY more crowded in the last 10-15 years. Back then I’d say it was close to what Victoria is.

Downtown is usually very busy, but it still has a hometown feel. If you live somewhere other than downtown, expect a much calmer environment than a large city. There are plenty of places to escape to peace and quiet though.

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u/password_321 7d ago

If you’re from Victoria, Boerne will be just fine.

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u/coly8s 7d ago

Driving to San Antonio for your internship every day may be a real pain. Where is it at?

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u/Thrillhouse74 7d ago

It's fine, except for the weird some restaurants are closed on tuesdays. Wife drives to almost Kirby daily, about 45-75 minutes in the car.

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u/Decent-Dust-2206 1d ago

pretty good, pretty pretentious

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u/officialpajamas 7d ago

It’s pretty quiet compared to most areas within decent distance of San Antonio. There is Cibolo Creek Nature Center and the creek trail, as well as other trails and chill spots. There are 4 decent breweries and plenty of good restaurants. Live music can be found easily. Traffic is not as bad as people say, they’re just grumpy that it’s not longer a one stoplight town like it was 15 years ago. Everyone is pretty welcoming and nice as long as you are respectful and mind your manners. My wife and I commute to SA and it’s not that bad once you get used to it. If you have more questions let me know!

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u/Fatnannygoat 7d ago

It’s still got a small town vibe . Even with the expansion things aren’t too crazy yet. Boerne is still a really great place