The Town FilesUniversal City, Texas
City in Bexar County · population 19,720 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $269,600
- Household income
- $74,811
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 37.1
Universal City is a city of 19,720 people in Bexar County, Texas. The median home is worth $269,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Texas towns, more walkable than 92% of Texas towns.
How Universal City 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 Universal City is worth $269,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $74,811, which is more affordable than 25% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,315 a month. 57.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Universal City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,315 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $74,811 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 57.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Universal City
| People | Universal City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 14.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Universal City
July highs average 94.9°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 122 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Universal City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 28, 1953 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 83 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 12, 2016.
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 Universal City itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Universal City
4 public schools with 2,675 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KITTY HAWK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,154 | 13.9 |
| RICARDO SALINAS EL | PK-5 | 694 | 15.1 |
| OLYMPIA EL | PK-5 | 461 | 14.0 |
| CORONADO VILLAGE EL | PK-5 | 366 | 12.6 |
Towns near Universal City
- Live Oak, TX2.0 mi · 15,781 people · home $246,300
- Selma, TX2.4 mi · 10,952 people · home $313,900
- Converse, TX2.7 mi · 27,466 people · home $248,400
- Schertz, TX3.5 mi · 42,002 people · home $317,100
- Windcrest, TX5.1 mi · 5,865 people · home $302,000
- Cibolo, TX5.5 mi · 32,276 people · home $351,900
- Garden Ridge, TX5.9 mi · 4,186 people · home $688,200
- Kirby, TX7.8 mi · 8,142 people · home $165,500
Universal City questions
Is Universal City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Universal City scores better for retirees than 15% of Texas towns and quieter than 1%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Universal City?
The median owner-occupied home in Universal City is valued at $269,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,811, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,315 a month.
What is the weather like in Universal City?
July highs average 94.9°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Universal City get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Universal City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 28, 1953. 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)