Neighborhood in Converse, Bexar County

Living in Central Converse, Converse

D-

4th of 4areas in Converse
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Converse overall: D+

Central Converse covers part of Converse, TX, home to about 9,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Converse. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • Health scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
9,300
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$228,000
Household income
$70,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Central Converse

Central Converse is an area in Converse with about 9,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), a mix of owners and renters and 49% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Converse is D-. That puts it 4th of 4 areas we grade in Converse, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Converse

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,420, 16% lower than the Converse median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Converse

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Converse report card

Each grade compares Central Converse with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,420, homes cost 3.2x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $70,300, 4.0% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 8.0% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Converse compared with Converse

Better than Converse

  • Median rent: $1,42016% lower than Converse ($1,693)
  • Vacant homes: 1.6%2 points lower than Converse (3.6%)
  • Average commute: 26 min5% lower than Converse (27 min)

Worse than Converse

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%15 points lower than Converse (74%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 76%11 points higher than Converse (65%)
  • Median household income: $70,30025% lower than Converse ($94,222)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CCopperfield ElementaryElementary, Judson ISD1.2 mi
  • CJudson MiddleMiddle, Judson ISD0.4 mi
  • DJudson High SchoolHigh, Judson ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Central Converse

Median rent in Central Converse is $1,420 a month, 16% lower than the Converse median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $228,000, 8% lower than the Converse median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,673 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereConverseTexas
Median rent16% lower than Converse$1,420$1,693$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Converse$228,000$248,400$283,800
Home value to income23% higher than Converse3.2x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Converse76%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Converse59%74%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Converse1.6%3.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Converse200020031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,673
Mortgage payment
$1,248
Property tax
$425
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $228,000 home in Central Converse, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereConverseTexas
Median household income25% lower than Converse$70,300$94,222$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Converse4.0%3.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Converse16%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Converse27%34%34%
Average commute5% lower than Converse26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Converse8.0%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Converse0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Converse95%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Converse

Under 1833%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6432%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black35%
Asian2.9%
Other or more than one race6.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Converse

  1. 1A-North ConverseMedian rent $1,450
  2. 2CSummerhillMedian rent $2,290
  3. 3C-Northwest ConverseMedian rent $1,640

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DCentral Cedar HillCedar Hill
  2. DMission Del LagoSan Antonio
  3. D+East Cedar HillCedar Hill

Questions about Central Converse

Is Central Converse a good place to live?

Central Converse covers part of Converse, TX, home to about 9,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Converse. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Converse?

Renters in Central Converse pay a median of $1,420 a month, 16% lower than the Converse median. The median home is worth $228,000, 8% lower than the Converse median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Converse.

What schools serve Central Converse?

The closest rated public schools are Copperfield Elementary (elementary, rated C), Judson Middle (middle, rated C) and Judson High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Converse that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.