The Town FilesChina Grove, Texas
Town in Bexar County · population 1,141 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $359,800
- Household income
- $103,162
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 50.1
China Grove is a town of 1,141 people in Bexar County, Texas. The median home is worth $359,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Texas towns, more upscale than 72% of Texas towns.
How China Grove ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in China Grove is worth $359,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $103,162, which is more affordable than 29% of Texas towns. 93.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | China Grove | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $359,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $103,162 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 93.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in China Grove
| People | China Grove | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 16.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in China Grove
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 42.3°F. About 29.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 134 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of China Grove since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 19, 2017 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 135 times; the largest was 5.50 inches on May 3, 2021.
Severe weather in Bexar County since 1996
Bexar County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| March 5, 2025 | Fire | FM-5553: Duke Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bexar County
Bexar County had 932,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,875 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in China Grove itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in China Grove
2 public schools with 3,517 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST CENTRAL H S | 9-12 | 3,295 | 18.0 |
| EAST CENTRAL CAST LEAD H S (charter) | 8-12 | 222 | 13.9 |
Towns near China Grove
- Kirby, TX5.3 mi · 8,142 people · home $165,500
- Terrell Hills, TX8.4 mi · 5,045 people · home $838,400
- St. Hedwig, TX8.6 mi · 2,227 people · home $282,100
- Converse, TX8.6 mi · 27,466 people · home $248,400
- Windcrest, TX8.7 mi · 5,865 people · home $302,000
- Alamo Heights, TX9.6 mi · 7,357 people · home $779,400
- Elmendorf, TX9.7 mi · 1,862 people · home $161,300
- Olmos Park, TX10.2 mi · 2,180 people · home $896,300
China Grove questions
Is China Grove, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, China Grove scores better for retirees than 31% of Texas towns and quieter than 42%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.1).
How much does a house cost in China Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in China Grove is valued at $359,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,162, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in China Grove?
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 42.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does China Grove get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of China Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 19, 2017. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)