At a Glance
Median Income
$96,633
$41,418 per capita
Home Value
$292,100
Zillow: $311,984
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
894/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
11.1% smoking rate
How Schertz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schertz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schertz a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schertz residents earn a median household income of $96,633 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,418. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,146 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Schertz is $292,100 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,984. Median rent is $1,593/month, with 28.3% 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
Schertz reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 894/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Schertz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schertz has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43,128
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans21.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,633
Per Capita$41,418
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$292,100
Rent$1,593
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$311,984
Housing Units15,839
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property894/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary122/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,848/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation732 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Schertz was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.