Neighborhood in Converse, Bexar County

Living in Northwest Converse, Converse

C-

3rd of 4areas in Converse
Overall score 35 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Converse overall: D+

Northwest Converse covers part of Converse, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Converse. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
4,810
Median rent
$1,640
Median home value
$221,000
Household income
$81,400
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Converse

Northwest Converse is an area in Converse with about 4,800 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 26% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Converse, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Converse

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Converse

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Converse report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 $1,640, homes cost 2.7x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $81,400, 2.7% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 18% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Converse compared with Converse

Better than Converse

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%10 points higher than Converse (74%)
  • People below the poverty line: 9.3%2 points lower than Converse (12%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%1 points lower than Converse (65%)

Worse than Converse

  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%9 points lower than Converse (95%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%8 points lower than Converse (34%)
  • Median household income: $81,40014% lower than Converse ($94,222)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACrestview ElementaryElementary, Judson ISD0.9 mi
  • CKitty Hawk MiddleMiddle, Judson ISD1.2 mi
  • DJudson High SchoolHigh, Judson ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Converse

Median rent in Northwest Converse is $1,640 a month, about the same as the Converse median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $221,000, 11% lower than the Converse median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,528 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereConverseTexas
Median rent3% lower than Converse$1,640$1,693$1,403
Median home value11% lower than Converse$221,000$248,400$283,800
Home value to income3% higher than Converse2.7x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Converse64%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Converse84%74%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Converse6.0%3.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Converse199320031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,528
Mortgage payment
$1,210
Property tax
$319
Median rent, for comparison
$1,640

Based on a $221,000 home in Northwest 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 income14% lower than Converse$81,400$94,222$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Converse2.7%3.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Converse9.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Converse26%34%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Converse27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Converse18%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Converse0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Converse86%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Converse

Under 1821%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6436%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black11%
Asian3.6%
Other or more than one race9.8%

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. 4D-Central ConverseMedian rent $1,420

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Yarrabee BendAustin
  2. DNorthwest LancasterLancaster
  3. D+South DeSotoDeSoto

Questions about Northwest Converse

Is Northwest Converse a good place to live?

Northwest Converse covers part of Converse, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Converse. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Converse?

Median rent in Northwest Converse is $1,640 a month, 3% lower than the Converse median. The median home is worth $221,000, 11% lower than the Converse median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Converse.

What schools serve Northwest Converse?

The closest rated public schools are Crestview Elementary (elementary, rated A), Kitty Hawk 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 2 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.