About
Life in Schertz
Your commute to San Antonio proper averages around 31 minutes, which is manageable but worth factoring in if you're working downtown; the I-35 corridor can get congested during peak hours. The median household income of about $100,000 and median home prices around $317,000 reflect a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class community, though rental options exist if you want to test the area first at around $1,600 monthly. The job market is reasonably stable with a 3.9% unemployment rate, and a significant portion of residents work in military-related fields thanks to Randolph Air Force Base nearby, which does mean some population turnover but also economic stability.
Schertz at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+9.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Schertz: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Schertz, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.9%), and 15.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.0%
of households
Married Couples
61.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
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 18% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Schertz
In Schertz, rent runs 18% above the TX average, and home values are 12% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,090
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $308,811 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Schertz and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Schertz 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 Schertz 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
Commute31.7 min avg
How Schertz residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Schertz, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 57 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 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Schertz runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
242.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
839.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Schertz Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Guadalupe County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Guadalupe County, which includes Schertz, the most common type is drought, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Drought | $2.5M |
| 2024 | 11 | Drought | $12,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Drought | $29,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Drought | $46,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
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
Guadalupe County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bexar County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Schertz) 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
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bexar County, TX (18 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Schertz has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
133
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
69
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 37°F | 2.31" |
| Feb | 66°F | 40°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 2.74" |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 2.46" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 3.56" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 2.98" |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 2.37" |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 3.16" |
| Nov | 71°F | 46°F | 2.38" |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 2.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Schertz
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Schertz's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 11.8 mi away · San Antonio
Brooke Army Medical Center (ft Sam Houston)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Fort Sam Houston
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Schertz
Schertz's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Schertz
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
Private for-profit · 2-year · 311 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 83% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,471 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 20% graduate
University of the Incarnate Word
14.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,440 students · in-state tuition $38,650 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,110 (10 yrs after entry)
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, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Schertz
Schertz has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Schertz
Schertz Public Library
798 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz
Cities Near Schertz
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Schertz FAQ
Is Schertz, Texas affordable?⌄
Schertz's median rent is $1,659/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $99,948/year. Median home value is $317,100.
Is Schertz, Texas safe?⌄
Schertz's violent crime rate was 242 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 840 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Schertz, Texas?⌄
Schertz has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Schertz, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Schertz is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,659/month and median household income is $99,948/year. The median home value is $317,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Schertz, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Schertz is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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