The Town FilesElmendorf, Texas
City in Bexar County · population 1,862 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $161,300
- Household income
- $51,691
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 38.9
Elmendorf is a city of 1,862 people in Bexar County, Texas. The median home is worth $161,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Texas towns.
How Elmendorf 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 Elmendorf is worth $161,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $51,691, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,327 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elmendorf | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,327 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $51,691 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Elmendorf
| People | Elmendorf | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Elmendorf
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 0.0 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
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmendorf since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 13, 1970 about 6.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 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 Elmendorf itself the ACS puts it at 11.1%.
Towns near Elmendorf
- Sandy Oaks, TX7.2 mi · 5,075 people · home $120,300
- China Grove, TX9.7 mi · 1,141 people · home $359,800
- Floresville, TX12.0 mi · 7,203 people · home $241,000
- St. Hedwig, TX13.5 mi · 2,227 people · home $282,100
- La Vernia, TX13.7 mi · 1,077 people · home $347,400
- Kirby, TX14.9 mi · 8,142 people · home $165,500
- Leming, TX15.6 mi · 841 people · home $152,200
- Terrell Hills, TX17.2 mi · 5,045 people · home $838,400
Elmendorf questions
Is Elmendorf, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elmendorf scores better for retirees than 19% of Texas towns and quieter than 68%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Elmendorf?
The median owner-occupied home in Elmendorf is valued at $161,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,691, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,327 a month.
What is the weather like in Elmendorf?
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 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Elmendorf get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmendorf since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 13, 1970. 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)