At a Glance
Median Income
$97,153
$43,427 per capita
Home Value
$288,700
Zillow: $287,816
Median Rent
$1,796/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,140/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Selma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selma 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
Selma residents earn a median household income of $97,153 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,427. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% 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 Selma is $288,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,816. Median rent is $1,796/month, with 26.2% 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 2010.
Safety & Crime
Selma reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,140/100K. The murder rate is 8.3/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Selma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selma 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
Population11,302
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density2,256/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,153
Per Capita$43,427
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,700
Rent$1,796
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$287,816
Housing Units4,023
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,140/100K
Murder8.3/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary174/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation750 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Selma was built in 2010.
18.9% work from home.
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.
8.5% 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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