Small city in Bexar County, part of the San Antonio metro

Living in Converse, TX

D+

142nd of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 26 of 100
40th of 54 in the San Antonio area

Converse earns a grade of D+ on our index, 142nd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and internet access, and trails on getting around and schools.

  • Fast-growing
  • Schools scores low (18 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Converse isHoustonDallasAustinFort WorthConverse
Where Converse is in Texas.
Population
32,481+17.2% since 2020
Median rent
$1,69321% higher than Texas
Median home value
$248,40012% lower than Texas
Household income
$94,222Median
Average commute
27 minOne way
Violent crime
470Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Converse

Converse sits about 13 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro. 32,481 people lived here in 2025, up 17.2% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is suburban, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2003).

Local spots people know include Converse North Park, Anton Schumann Park and Fields of Dover Park.

The median age is 33.8, 40% of households have children, 74% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $94,222 a year (20% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Converse

  • Growing fast. The population grew 17% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Converse

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 17% of the 6 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,693, 21% higher than the Texas median.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Converse suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 17% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 21% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 20% higher than the Texas median, with 62 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 26% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 17% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 21% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 7% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 95% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,693 is 21% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 52% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,693 is 21% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for people on a budget.

Converse report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Converse with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,693, homes cost 2.6x income.

    41 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $94,222, 3.2% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade D

    6 rated campuses, 17% rated A or B.

    18 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade D

    470 violent crimes per 100k, 1,338 property crimes per 100k.

    20 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    3 grocery stores, 62 restaurants, 13 parks mapped in town.

    23 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 27 min, 13% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade B-

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade B

    95% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs US cities

Where Converse stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%12 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x27% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median household income: $94,22220% higher than Texas ($78,476)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 65%13 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,69321% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.5%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Converse

Converse renters pay a median of $1,693 a month, 21% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $68,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 65% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,196 for a one-bedroom, $1,441 for a two-bedroom and $1,864 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $248,400, 12% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,360 before tax, or $1,742 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Converse pays $4,590 a year, 8% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Converse

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in ConverseStudio$1,0991 bedroom$1,1962 bedrooms$1,4413 bedrooms$1,8644 bedrooms$2,163
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent21% higher than Texas$1,693$1,403$1,413
Median home value12% lower than Texas$248,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income27% lower than Texas2.6x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Texas65%52%51%
Median property tax per year8% higher than Texas$4,590$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Texas74%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,742
Mortgage payment
$1,360
Property tax
$382
Median rent, for comparison
$1,693

Based on a $248,400 home in Converse, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Converse safe?

In 2025, Converse Police Department reported 152 violent crimes and 433 property crimes. That works out to 470 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 21% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,338 property crimes per 100,000, 36% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Converse by yearTexas47020212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
470
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,338
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Converse by yearTexas1,33820212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Converse Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Converse

Converse has 6 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 17% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Idea Public Schools and Judson ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
18
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
74
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BIdea Converse College PreparatoryOther, Idea Public Schools80 of 100
  • CJudson MiddleMiddle, Judson ISD77 of 100
  • CCopperfield ElementaryElementary, Judson ISD76 of 100
  • CIdea Converse AcademyElementary, Idea Public Schools76 of 100
  • DJudson High SchoolHigh, Judson ISD69 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Converse

We grade 4 areas inside Converse. The top three are North Converse (A-), Summerhill (C) and Northwest Converse (C-). If price matters most, North Converse has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,450 a month. Summerhill is the priciest, at $2,290. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 4 Converse neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Converse

    Everyday places mapped inside Converse, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Converse North Park, Anton Schumann Park, Fields of Dover Park.

    The average one-way commute is 27 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 13% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown San Antonio is about 13 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Converse work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $94,222, income per person is $36,849, unemployment is 3.2% and 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    3
    Pharmacies
    2
    Restaurants
    62
    Cafes
    3
    Bars
    1
    Parks
    13
    Gyms
    6
    Hospitals and urgent care
    3
    Childcare
    5
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income20% higher than Texas$94,222$78,476$80,734
    Income per person10% lower than Texas$36,849$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.2%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas12%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Texas34%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher8 points higher than Texas94%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas17%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Texas95%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commuteAbout the same as Texas27 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home1 points lower than Texas13%14%15%
    Workers who work from home13%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk0.2%
    Workers who bike0.3%

    Who lives in Converse

    Under 1828%
    18 to 3424%
    35 to 6437%
    65 and over11%

    Median age 33.8 years. 40% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White27%
    Hispanic or Latino38%
    Black25%
    Asian3.4%
    Other or more than one race6.8%

    Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

    Weather in Converse

    Converse has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 112 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 34 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Converse40°60°80°100°63J68F74M80A86M92J94J95A90S82O71N64DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from San Antonio Incarnate Word, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

    • River floodingVery high
    • HurricanesModerate
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesVery high
    • WildfiresHigh
    • Winter stormsLow
    • Strong windLow

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Converse

    Nearby, Universal City gets a B, Live Oak gets an A- and Schertz gets a B. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. BUniversal CitySmall city, 20,189 people3 mi
    2. A-Live OakSmall city, 15,984 people4 mi
    3. BSchertzSmall city, 44,050 people5 mi
    4. BWindcrestTown, 5,820 people5 mi
    5. DKirbyTown, 8,117 people6 mi
    6. B+SelmaSmall city, 11,503 people6 mi

    Converse in the San Antonio area

    How it ranks among 54 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Cross Mountain3,752 people16 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Shavano Park3,670 people9 mito downtown
    3. 3A+Hollywood Park3,143 people10 mito downtown
    4. 37C-Jourdanton4,407 people38 mito downtown
    5. 38C-McQueeney2,392 people30 mito downtown
    6. 39C-Stockdale1,377 people37 mito downtown
    7. 40D+Converse29,607 people13 mito downtown
    8. 41DFloresville8,007 people31 mito downtown
    9. 42DKirby8,117 people8 mito downtown
    10. 43DSan Antonio1,479,835 people0 mito downtown

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    Living in Converse: common questions

    Is Converse, TX a good place to live?

    Converse earns a grade of D+ on our index, 142nd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and internet access, and trails on getting around and schools.

    How much does it cost to live in Converse?

    Renters in Converse pay a median of $1,693 a month, 21% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $248,400, 12% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,742, including property tax.

    Is Converse safe?

    In 2025, Converse Police Department reported 470 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 21% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,338 per 100,000, 36% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Converse?

    We found 6 rated public school campuses inside Converse. 17% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 18 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Converse?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Converse are North Converse, Summerhill and Northwest Converse. We score 4 areas in the city.

    Does Converse flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Converse as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Converse?

    Summers in Converse peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 34 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Converse?

    The average one-way commute is 27 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 13% of workers work from home. It is about 13 miles from downtown San Antonio.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.