At a Glance
Median Income
$88,060
$35,311 per capita
Home Value
$240,100
Zillow: $243,635
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
532/100K
1,609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Converse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Converse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Converse a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Converse residents earn a median household income of $88,060 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,311. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Converse is $240,100 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,635. Median rent is $1,601/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Converse reports 532 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,609/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Converse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Converse has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population28,764
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density3,044/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,060
Per Capita$35,311
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,100
Rent$1,601
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$243,635
Housing Units9,836
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent532/100K
Property1,609/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault476/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation671 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Converse was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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