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Selma, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

milwaukee_julia

Selma housing prices -when will it stop?

So, I'm originally from Las Vegas and Crime rate is something to consider -Selma sits at 157.6 per 100K. With a population of 11,302, Selma is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone...

1 replies 2 upvotes housing
Thomas Roberts

Healthcare options in Selma?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,796/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thanks in advance! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has inve...

9 replies 10 upvotes qa
Vivian B.

Selma vs Pittsburgh -which is better?

First post here. I've been here for 17 years and The median home value here is around $288,700, which seems about average. It's a a small town city with about 11,302 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thou...

7 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
sdchef2024

Rent in Selma getting crazy

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here?

12 replies 9 upvotes housing
Noah Ramirez

Freelancing from Selma -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $288,700, which seems about average.

4 replies 15 upvotes jobs
sdchef2024

Worst things about Selma nobody talks about

We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $97,153 in Selma. With a population of 11,302, Selma is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good...

2 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
river_amelia17

Moving to Selma -what should I know?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2006. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

6 replies 10 upvotes moving
Zoey

Most overrated things about Selma

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Selma sits at 157.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but ...

15 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
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