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Schertz

#2 in Best Places to Live in Guadalupe County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Antonio, TX
  • 113 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Schertz is a suburb of San Antonio with a population of 38,199. Schertz is in Guadalupe County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Schertz offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Schertz there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Schertz and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Schertz are highly rated.
    About Schertz...
    Population
    38,199

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $186,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,188
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Schertz Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      140.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      282.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,249.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      87
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Schertz

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,112
    National
    $55,322
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    Schertz Reviews

    113 reviews
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    Great Community. This little town is right in the heart of the area with easy access to shopping and dining. Safe place to raise a family with award winning and highly recommended schools ranging from Pre-K to High School nearby. Grew up in the area with my parents , and 10 years later have found myself being my family back to the area. Just a an excellent area to live in. Area offers opportunities to everyone as well, got my first job at 15 years old working in Schertz. Very safe and people friendly, and the law enforcement is out constantly making sure everyone is watching their speed! Which is awesome because you see many kids from elementary to high school walking home without parent supervision. Speaks volumes to how well of an area it is.
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    Schertz, Texas proves itself to be a unique small town caught in a state of liminality , as a passageway in-between the urban sprawl of the San Antonio Metropolitan Area and the isolated farmlands of Texas, as a town on the border of the Latino South Texas region and the primarily Germanic Hill Country, as a community in the middle of transitioning from rural small town to sprawling suburban satellite, and as a municipality on the border of three counties. As a result of this, the Schertz experience is a unique one. Every month it seems like a new cluster of tract housing has appeared in one corner, and a new school has popped up in another. Even my own school, Samuel Clemens High School, built in the 60s, has been in a constant state of change for almost the entire time I've attended, proving itself to be the perfect symbol of Schertz's liminality; It's original, mid-century design clashing with sleek, modern style of it's latest additions. The Schertz experience is one like no other
    Schertz is a fast growing, multicultural population about 15 minutes outside of San Antonio. It's military population bring diversity and pride to our city. I've watched this city grow continuously since I moved there in 2010. School system is outstanding, which a good balance of emphasis on academics, sports, and extracurricular activities. The only downside of growth is the congestive build up on the highways. Other than that, it's a great city!