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Selma.
About
Life in Selma
Selma is a community of 11,302 people in Texas. The median household income is $97,153, median rent runs about $1,774 per month, and median home values are around $313,900. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Selma at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
8.9%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+9.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Selma: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Selma, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.4%), and 20.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.5%
of residents
65 and Older
9.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.3%
of households
Married Couples
52.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.71
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 26% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Selma
In Selma, rent runs 26% above the TX average, and home values are 11% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,353
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $280,712 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Selma and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bexar County, which includes Selma, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Selma: Bexar County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bexar County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Selma is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Selma 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
Commute29.8 min avg
How Selma residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Selma, 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
- 10 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 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Selma runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
158.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,038.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Selma 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 Selma, 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
Selma is less than 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 Selma, 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
Selma is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Selma 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
84
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 Selma
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Selma's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 7.7 mi away · San Antonio
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · San Antonio
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 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.
Education36.6% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Selma
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Selma (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
12.3 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
2.2 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, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Selma
Selma 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
49 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
68 mi awayCities Near Selma
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Selma FAQ
Is Selma, Texas affordable?⌄
Selma's median rent is $1,774/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $97,066/year. Median home value is $313,900.
Is Selma, Texas safe?⌄
Selma's violent crime rate was 158 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2038 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Selma, Texas?⌄
Bexar County, which includes Selma, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Selma, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Selma is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,774/month and median household income is $97,066/year. The median home value is $313,900. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Selma, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Selma is 30 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