Neighborhood in Converse, Bexar County

Living in Summerhill, Converse

C

2nd of 4areas in Converse
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Converse overall: D+

Summerhill is a neighborhood in Converse, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Converse. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.7 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
9,700
Median rent
$2,290
Median home value
$266,000
Household income
$113,800
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Summerhill

Summerhill is a neighborhood in Converse with about 9,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 4 areas in Converse, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Summerhill

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Summerhill

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,290, 35% higher than the Converse median.
  • 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 river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Summerhill report card

Each grade compares Summerhill 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 $2,290, homes cost 2.3x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $113,800, 2.7% unemployed.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 14% work from home.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Summerhill compared with Converse

Better than Converse

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%22 points lower than Converse (65%)
  • Median household income: $113,80021% higher than Converse ($94,222)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%5 points higher than Converse (74%)

Worse than Converse

  • Median rent: $2,29035% higher than Converse ($1,693)

Closest public schools

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

  • DConverse ElementaryElementary, Judson ISD0.6 mi
  • CJudson MiddleMiddle, Judson ISD1.9 mi
  • DJudson High SchoolHigh, Judson ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Summerhill

Median rent in Summerhill is $2,290 a month, 35% higher than the Converse median. A household would need about $92,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $266,000, 7% higher than the Converse median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,852 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereConverseTexas
Median rent35% higher than Converse$2,290$1,693$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Converse$266,000$248,400$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Converse2.3x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points lower than Converse43%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Converse79%74%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Converse1.9%3.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Converse201220031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,852
Mortgage payment
$1,456
Property tax
$396
Median rent, for comparison
$2,290

Based on a $266,000 home in Summerhill, 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 income21% higher than Converse$113,800$94,222$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Converse2.7%3.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Converse7.4%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Converse39%34%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Converse28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Converse14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Converse0.9%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Converse99%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Summerhill

Under 1829%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6437%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black25%
Asian5.4%
Other or more than one race4.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Converse

  1. 1A-North ConverseMedian rent $1,450
  2. 3C-Northwest ConverseMedian rent $1,640
  3. 4D-Central ConverseMedian rent $1,420

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CCentral HuttoHutto
  2. C+South AustinAustin
  3. CNortheast Mineral WellsMineral Wells

Questions about Summerhill

Is Summerhill a good place to live?

Summerhill is a neighborhood in Converse, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 Summerhill?

Median rent in Summerhill is $2,290 a month, 35% higher than the Converse median. The median home is worth $266,000, 7% higher than the Converse median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Converse.

What schools serve Summerhill?

The closest rated public schools are Converse Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Summerhill name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.