Living in Universal City, TX

Explore Universal City and see how it fits the life you want to build.

20,189 Population Bexar & Guadalupe Counties Counties City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Universal City at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population20,189
Median Household Income$74,811
Median Home Value$269,600
Median Gross Rent$1,315
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home9.9%
Homeownership57.5%
Housing Vacancy3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Universal City is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Universal City Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Universal City 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

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.6 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.2 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.1 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Universal City

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$269,600
Median Gross Rent$1,315
Homeownership57.5%
Housing Vacancy3.1%
Housing Value7.0/10
Housing Stability7.0/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Universal City, TX

Median Household Income$74,811
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home9.9%
Employment7.2/10
Remote Work Friendly6.4/10
Income Strength8.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Universal City and how households are structured

Population20,189
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size2.5

Universal City 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 Universal City

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Universal City point to very hot summers, cool winters and a wetter annual rainfall pattern.

Average Summer High95.7°F
Average Winter Low41.1°F
Annual Rainfall32.7 in.

Seasonal Life in Universal City

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 conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.

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

Universal City & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Universal City spans Bexar and Guadalupe counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Universal City 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 Universal City shows a population of about 20,189. 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 and Guadalupe County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Universal City with all 2 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.

Live Oak, TX 2.0 miles away Selma, TX 2.4 miles away Converse, TX 2.7 miles away Schertz, TX 3.5 miles away Windcrest, TX 5.1 miles away Cibolo, TX 5.5 miles away Garden Ridge, TX 5.9 miles away Kirby, TX 7.8 miles away Santa Clara, TX 9.3 miles away Terrell Hills, TX 9.9 miles away Marion, TX 10.0 miles away