The Town FilesSchertz, Texas
City in Guadalupe County · population 42,002 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $317,100
- Household income
- $99,948
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.6
Schertz is a city of 42,002 people in Guadalupe County, Texas. The median home is worth $317,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 90% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 85% of Texas towns, more upscale than 83% of Texas towns.
How Schertz 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 Schertz is worth $317,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $99,948, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,659 a month. 78.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Schertz | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,659 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $99,948 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 78.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Schertz
| People | Schertz | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 21.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Schertz
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.9°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Schertz since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 20, 1967 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 3, 1991.
Severe weather in Guadalupe County since 1996
Guadalupe County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Guadalupe County
Guadalupe County had 48,527 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,236 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Schertz itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Schertz
12 public schools with 10,137 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL CLEMENS H S | 9-12 | 2,563 | 18.2 |
| RAY D CORBETT J H | 7-8 | 1,126 | 18.2 |
| ROSE GARDEN EL | PK-4 | 896 | 15.4 |
| SST SCHERTZ (charter) | PK-7 | 859 | 16.5 |
| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SCHERTZ (charter) | K-12 | 800 | 16.0 |
| LAURA INGALLS WILDER INT | 5-6 | 725 | 13.7 |
| JOHN A SIPPEL EL | PK-4 | 672 | 14.9 |
| SCHERTZ EL | PK-4 | 668 | 13.4 |
| NORMA J PASCHAL EL | PK-4 | 625 | 14.9 |
| GREEN VALLEY EL | PK-4 | 533 | 15.2 |
| COMAL CREEK EL | PK-5 | 515 | 15.1 |
| ALLISON L STEELE E L C | 9-12 | 155 | 14.1 |
Towns near Schertz
- Cibolo, TX2.0 mi · 32,276 people · home $351,900
- Universal City, TX3.5 mi · 19,720 people · home $269,600
- Selma, TX4.2 mi · 10,952 people · home $313,900
- Converse, TX4.8 mi · 27,466 people · home $248,400
- Live Oak, TX5.4 mi · 15,781 people · home $246,300
- Garden Ridge, TX5.6 mi · 4,186 people · home $688,200
- Windcrest, TX8.5 mi · 5,865 people · home $302,000
- Kirby, TX10.7 mi · 8,142 people · home $165,500
Schertz questions
Is Schertz, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Schertz scores better for retirees than 32% of Texas towns and quieter than 15%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Schertz?
The median owner-occupied home in Schertz is valued at $317,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,948, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,659 a month.
What is the weather like in Schertz?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Schertz get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Schertz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 20, 1967. 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)