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Seguin.
About
Life in Seguin
If you're thinking about moving to Seguin, expect a genuine small-city feel with real community roots rather than transient growth. The Latino community makes up more than half the population, which shapes the local culture significantly through Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin, annual Día de los Muertos events, and strong Mexican American cultural programming. Cost of living is reasonable—median home prices around $249,000 and median rent under $1,200—though you'll want to factor in the trade-off of Texas summers, which are very hot and humid from June through September.
Seguin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Foreign-Born
10.0%
Broadband Internet
89.0%
of households
Population Growth
+39.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Seguin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Seguin, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.2%), and 30.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.1%
of households
Married Couples
42.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 15% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Seguin
In Seguin, rent runs 15% below the TX average, and home values are 12% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,617
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $268,277 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Seguin
Unemployment in Seguin 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 Seguin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.7 min avg
How Seguin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Seguin, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 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 24% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Seguin runs 24% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
409.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,533.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Seguin 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 Seguin, 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 Quality8 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wilson County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 30 miles from Seguin) is typically good — 362 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
8
Good Days
362
per year
Moderate Days
0
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Wilson County, TX (30 mi away)
Climate96°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Seguin has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
128
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 40°F | 2.14" |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.72" |
| Mar | 75°F | 51°F | 2.49" |
| Apr | 82°F | 58°F | 2.00" |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 93°F | 71°F | 3.44" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.21" |
| Aug | 98°F | 73°F | 2.01" |
| Sep | 92°F | 68°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 84°F | 59°F | 3.30" |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 2.46" |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 2.42" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Seguin
Seguin has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Resolute Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · New Braunfels
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.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Seguin
Seguin's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Seguin
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,304 students · in-state tuition $37,800 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,747 (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, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Seguin
Seguin has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
51 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Seguin
Seguin Public Library
313 W Nolte St, Seguin
Cities Near Seguin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Seguin?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Seguin FAQ
Is Seguin, Texas affordable?⌄
Seguin's median rent is $1,187/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,861/year. Median home value is $249,400.
Is Seguin, Texas safe?⌄
Seguin's violent crime rate was 409 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1533 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Seguin, Texas?⌄
Seguin has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Seguin, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Seguin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,187/month and median household income is $64,861/year. The median home value is $249,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Seguin, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Seguin is 25 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