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Converse.
About
Life in Converse
If you're considering Converse, you're looking at a genuine suburban choice with real proximity to San Antonio's job market and culture—about 28 minutes average commute, which is reasonable for metro life. The median home price around $248k and household income of $94k put it in an affordable range compared to many Texas metros, though rent at $1,693 monthly reflects current market pressures. The community skews younger and family-focused, with over 40% of homes having kids, so schools and kid-friendly infrastructure matter here.
Converse at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+17.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Converse: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Converse, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.6%), and 18.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
47.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Converse
In Converse, rent runs 21% above the TX average, and home values are 12% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,590
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $238,890 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Converse and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Converse is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Converse Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area
Commute26.8 min avg
How Converse residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Converse, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Converse runs 43% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
469.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,338.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Converse Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bexar County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bexar County, which includes Converse, the most common type is drought, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Drought | $23.1M |
| 2024 | 19 | Drought | $57,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | Drought | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 31 | Flash Flood | $399,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Hail | $1.7M |
| 2019 | 23 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $6,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bexar County, county-wide
Converse is about 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bexar County, which includes Converse, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Bexar County, county-wide
Converse is about 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Converse has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
133
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 2.21" |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 2.38" |
| Apr | 80°F | 57°F | 2.32" |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.38" |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.55" |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 2.41" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.43" |
| Sep | 90°F | 69°F | 3.90" |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.93" |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 2.48" |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Converse
Uninsured
12.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Converse's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Brooke Army Medical Center (ft Sam Houston)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Fort Sam Houston
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 10.4 mi away · San Antonio
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · San Antonio
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Converse
Converse's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Converse (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,416 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 20% graduate · median earnings $43,816 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,471 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 20% graduate
University of the Incarnate Word
10 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,440 students · in-state tuition $38,650 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,505 students · in-state tuition $56,496 · 79% graduate · median earnings $79,620 (10 yrs after entry)
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
3.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 311 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 83% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Converse
Converse has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Converse
Converse Public Library
601 S Seguin Rd, Converse
Cities Near Converse
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Converse FAQ
Is Converse, Texas affordable?⌄
Converse's median rent is $1,693/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $94,222/year. Median home value is $248,400.
Is Converse, Texas safe?⌄
Converse's violent crime rate was 470 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1338 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Converse, Texas?⌄
Converse has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Converse, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Converse is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,693/month and median household income is $94,222/year. The median home value is $248,400. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Converse, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Converse is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from