Living in Schertz, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schertz · Census data 2020–2024
Schertz has 44,050 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $99,948 (27% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $317,100, the median rent is $1,659/month.
Schertz at a glance
- Population
- 44,050
- Median age
- 38.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $99,948State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $317,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,659/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Schertz a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Schertz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schertz the median home value is $317,100, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,659 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,126 a month in housing costs.
Schertz median household income
The median household income in Schertz is $99,948 and the income per person is $43,174. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Schertz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,573
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.75
Schertz demographics
- Population
- 44,050
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 15,903
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 21.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schertz ›
Education in Schertz
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Schertz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schertz
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Schertz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schertz | 44,050 | $99,948 | $317,100 | $1,659 |
| Cibolo | 35,109 | $122,365 | $351,900 | $2,112 |
| Randolph AFB | 1,240 | $113,250 | — | $2,247 |
| Universal City | 20,189 | $74,811 | $269,600 | $1,315 |
| Selma | 11,503 | $97,066 | $313,900 | $1,774 |
| Converse | 29,607 | $94,222 | $248,400 | $1,693 |
| Live Oak | 15,984 | $79,696 | $246,300 | $1,634 |
| Garden Ridge | 4,332 | $177,353 | $688,200 | — |
| Santa Clara | 602 | $81,607 | $323,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Schertz, TX?
The median household income in Schertz is $99,948, 27% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Schertz?
The median home value in Schertz is $317,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Schertz?
The median gross rent in Schertz is $1,659 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Schertz, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Schertz?
The median age in Schertz is 38.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Schertz?
The average commute to work in Schertz is 32 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schertz?
The unemployment rate in Schertz is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schertz?
39.8% of adults in Schertz have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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