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Living in Schertz, TX
Explore Schertz and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Schertz at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population44,050
Median Household Income$99,948
Median Home Value$317,100
Median Gross Rent$1,659
Median Age38.6
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home15.6%
Homeownership78.4%
Housing Vacancy4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Schertz is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Schertz and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Schertz
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$317,100
Median Gross Rent$1,659
Homeownership78.4%
Housing Vacancy4.0%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Schertz, TX
Median Household Income$99,948
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home15.6%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Schertz and how households are structured
Population44,050
Median Age38.6
Average Household Size2.8
Schertz is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Schertz
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Schertz point to very hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High95.7°F
Average Winter Low41.1°F
Annual Rainfall34.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Schertz
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Schertz & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Schertz spans Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Schertz especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Schertz shows a population of about 44,050. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Bexar County, Comal County and Guadalupe County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Schertz with all 3 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.