Town in Wilson County, part of the San Antonio metro
Living in Floresville, TX
567th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 24 of 100
41st of 54 in the San Antonio area
We give Floresville a D. It ranks 567th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and errands and things to do, and trails on internet access and getting around.
- Fast-growing
- Internet access scores low (14 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
- Population
- 9,105+26.0% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,07623% lower than Texas
- Median home value
- $241,00015% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $65,270Median
- Average commute
- 27 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 197Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Floresville
Floresville sits about 31 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro. 9,105 people lived here in 2025, up 26.0% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out.
Local spots people know include Floresville River City Park, Masonic Youth Park and Floresville Pecan Park.
The median age is 39.9, 37% of households have children, 67% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $65,270 a year (17% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Floresville
- Low violent crime. 197 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 49% lower than the Texas rate.
- Lower rent. Median rent is $1,076, 23% lower than the Texas median.
- Growing fast. The population grew 26% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.
Cons of living in Floresville
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high here.
- Long, hot summers. Expect about 130 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
Who Floresville suits
- FamiliesNot the best fit: 50% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 49% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 17% lower than the Texas median, with 52 restaurants and 5 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 26% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 25% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 49% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 22% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 81% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,076 is 23% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 10% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,076 is 23% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for people on a budget.
Floresville report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Floresville with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Cost of living: grade C-
Median rent $1,076, homes cost 3.7x income.
38 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade C-
Median household income $65,270, 4.9% unemployed.
34 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade C+
4 rated campuses, 50% rated A or B.
55 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade C-
197 violent crimes per 100k, 1,147 property crimes per 100k.
34 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: grade C
3 grocery stores, 52 restaurants, 9 parks mapped in town.
43 of 100 vs TX townsGetting around: grade D
Average commute 27 min, 6.2% work from home.
24 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade D+
20% have a bachelor’s degree.
26 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D+
25% of adults uninsured.
24 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade D+
67% of homes owner-occupied.
31 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade D-
81% of homes have broadband.
14 of 100 vs US towns
Where Floresville stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Median rent: $1,07623% lower than Texas ($1,403)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%6 points lower than Texas (52%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%4 points higher than Texas (63%)
Worse than Texas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%14 points lower than Texas (34%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 81%10 points lower than Texas (91%)
- Median household income: $65,27017% lower than Texas ($78,476)
Cost of living in Floresville
Floresville renters pay a median of $1,076 a month, 23% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $43,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 45% 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 $241,000, 15% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,319 before tax, or $1,618 with property tax. That is $542 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.
Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Floresville pays $3,589 a year, 15% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent23% lower than Texas | $1,076 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value15% lower than Texas | $241,000 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to incomeAbout the same as Texas | 3.7x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Texas | 45% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year15% lower than Texas | $3,589 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Texas | 67% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1999 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,319
- Property tax
- $299
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,076
Based on a $241,000 home in Floresville, 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 Floresville safe?
In 2025, Floresville Police Department reported 18 violent crimes and 105 property crimes. That works out to 197 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 49% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,147 property crimes per 100,000, 45% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime is down about 39% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.
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 by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Floresville Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Floresville
Floresville has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 50% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Floresville 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.
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
- BFloresville Early Childhood CenterOther, Floresville ISD86 of 100
- BFloresville MiddleMiddle, Floresville ISD84 of 100
- CFloresville High SchoolHigh, Floresville ISD79 of 100
- CFloresville South ElementaryElementary, Floresville ISD76 of 100
Daily life in Floresville
Everyday places mapped inside Floresville, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Floresville River City Park, Masonic Youth Park, Floresville Pecan Park.
The average one-way commute is 27 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 6% 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 31 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Floresville work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $65,270, income per person is $30,037, unemployment is 4.9% and 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income17% lower than Texas | $65,270 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person26% lower than Texas | $30,037 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line2 points higher than Texas | 15% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Texas | 20% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher2 points lower than Texas | 84% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance5 points higher than Texas | 25% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Texas | 81% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteAbout the same as Texas | 27 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home8 points lower than Texas | 6.2% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Floresville
Median age 39.9 years. 37% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Floresville
Floresville has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 130 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 32 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Floresville, 1 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 high, 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
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windVery high
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 Floresville
Nearby, Poth gets an A, Elmendorf gets an F and Stockdale gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- APothTown, 1,532 people7 mi
- FElmendorfTown, 2,389 people12 mi
- C-StockdaleTown, 1,377 people14 mi
- CLa VerniaTown, 1,095 people15 mi
- D-Sandy OaksTown, 5,396 people15 mi
- ASt. HedwigTown, 2,313 people19 mi
Floresville in the San Antonio area
How it ranks among 54 places in the metro.
- 1A+Cross Mountain3,752 people16 mito downtown
- 2A+Shavano Park3,670 people9 mito downtown
- 3A+Hollywood Park3,143 people10 mito downtown
- 38C-McQueeney2,392 people30 mito downtown
- 39C-Stockdale1,377 people37 mito downtown
- 40D+Converse29,607 people13 mito downtown
- 41DFloresville8,007 people31 mito downtown
- 42DKirby8,117 people8 mito downtown
- 43DSan Antonio1,479,835 people0 mito downtown
- 44DSeguin33,754 people35 mito downtown
Living in Floresville: common questions
Is Floresville, TX a good place to live?
We give Floresville a D. It ranks 567th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and errands and things to do, and trails on internet access and getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Floresville?
Renters in Floresville pay a median of $1,076 a month, 23% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $241,000, 15% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.7x 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 $1,618, including property tax.
Is Floresville safe?
In 2025, Floresville Police Department reported 197 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 49% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,147 per 100,000, 45% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Floresville?
We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Floresville. 50% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 55 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Does Floresville flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in Floresville as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in Floresville?
Summers in Floresville peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 130 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 32 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Floresville?
The average one-way commute is 27 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 6.2% of workers work from home. It is about 31 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.