Cibolo vs Converse: which is better to live in?
Cibolo gets B+ overall and Converse gets D+. Cibolo comes out ahead on our index.
Cibolo wins on cost of living, jobs and income, schools, safety, errands and things to do, education levels and health. Converse wins on getting around and home ownership.
Cibolo is the better pick for families, young professionals, retirees, remote workers and people on a budget.
Side by side
| Cibolo | Converse | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | B+ | D+ |
| Population | 39,019 | 32,481 |
| Growth since 2020 | +20.9% | +17.2% |
| Median rent | $2,112 | $1,693 |
| Median home value | $351,900 | $248,400 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $2,411 | $1,742 |
| Median household income | $122,365 | $94,222 |
| Property tax per year | $5,820 | $4,590 |
| Violent crime per 100k | 151 | 470 |
| Property crime per 100k | 546 | 1,338 |
| Schools rated A or B | 50% | 17% |
| Average commute | 29 min | 27 min |
| Work from home | 16% | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 44% | 34% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | 33.8 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 117 | 112 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | High | Very high |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Cibolo | Converse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | B- (62) | C (41) |
| Jobs and income | B (66) | B- (62) |
| Schools | C+ (49) | D (18) |
| Safety | B+ (74) | D (20) |
| Errands and things to do | D+ (25) | D (23) |
| Getting around | F (5) | D- (11) |
| Education levels | B (64) | B- (57) |
| Health | C (46) | D (24) |
| Home ownership | B+ (73) | B+ (77) |
| Internet access | B+ (72) | B (72) |
Cost of living
Converse is the cheaper of the two.
Rent is higher in Cibolo: a median of $2,112 a month, 25% higher than Converse's $1,693.
The median home is worth $351,900 in Cibolo and $248,400 in Converse. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $2,411 a month against $1,742, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 2.9 times income in Cibolo and 2.6 times in Converse.
Commute and location
Commutes average 29 minutes in Cibolo and 27 in Converse.
The two are about 7 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
Cibolo has less violent crime. Cibolo reported 151 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Converse reported 470 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 50% of Cibolo's 8 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 17% of Converse's 6.
Common questions
Is Cibolo or Converse better to live in?
Cibolo grades higher overall (B+ vs D+). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Cibolo cheaper than Converse?
No. Converse has lower typical rent and home prices.
Which is safer, Cibolo or Converse?
Cibolo, based on violent crime per 100,000 people reported to the FBI.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.