Town in Guadalupe County, part of the San Antonio metro

Living in Geronimo, TX

B-

279th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 62 of 100
29th of 54 in the San Antonio area

Geronimo gets an overall grade of B- and ranks 279th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and internet access, and trails on errands and things to do and education levels.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (3 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Geronimo isHoustonDallasFort WorthGeronimo
Where Geronimo is in Texas.
Population
1,507
Median rent
$1,412about the same as Texas
Median home value
$245,50013% lower than Texas
Household income
$72,045Median
Average commute
25 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Geronimo

Geronimo sits about 36 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro. About 1,507 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2004).

The median age is 36.8, 43% of households have children, 82% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $72,045 a year (8% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Geronimo

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Geronimo

  • 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, hail and wildfires as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 128 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Geronimo suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 75% of rated schools earn an A or B. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 8% lower than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 25% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 18% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 33% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,412 is about the same as the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 70% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,412 is about the same as the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 55% for people on a budget.

Geronimo report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Geronimo 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 $1,412, homes cost 3.4x income.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $72,045, 1.9% unemployed.

    61 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C+

    4 rated campuses, 75% rated A or B.

    53 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    0 grocery stores, 1 restaurant, 0 parks mapped in town.

    3 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 25 min, 7.5% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D+

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C

    18% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    92 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    83 of 100 vs US towns

Where Geronimo stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 9.5%42 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%20 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%9 points lower than Texas (9.4%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%16 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $72,0458% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.9%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Geronimo

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Geronimo is $1,412 a month, about the same as the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $56,000 a year. Right now 10% 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 $245,500, 13% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,344 before tax, or $1,561 with property tax. That is $149 a month more than the median rent, a gap that can be worth it if you plan to stay a while.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Geronimo pays $2,602 a year, 39% 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

Fair market rent by bedroom count in GeronimoStudio$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 rentAbout the same as Texas$1,412$1,403$1,413
Median home value13% lower than Texas$245,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income6% lower than Texas3.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent42 points lower than Texas9.5%52%51%
Median property tax per year39% lower than Texas$2,602$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than Texas82%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,561
Mortgage payment
$1,344
Property tax
$217
Median rent, for comparison
$1,412

Based on a $245,500 home in Geronimo, 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.

Schools in Geronimo

Geronimo has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 75% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Navarro 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
53
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
81
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

  • BNavarro IntermediateElementary, Navarro ISD84 of 100
  • BNavarro High SchoolHigh, Navarro ISD82 of 100
  • BNavarro ElementaryElementary, Navarro ISD81 of 100
  • CNavarro Junior HighMiddle, Navarro ISD76 of 100

Daily life in Geronimo

Everyday places mapped inside Geronimo, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 25 minutes, 8% shorter than the Texas average. 7% 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 36 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Geronimo work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $72,045, income per person is $37,396, unemployment is 1.9% and 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
1
Cafes
1
Bars
1
Parks
0
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income8% lower than Texas$72,045$78,476$80,734
Income per person8% lower than Texas$37,396$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas1.9%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Texas18%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher2 points higher than Texas88%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance2 points lower than Texas18%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute8% lower than Texas25 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Texas7.5%14%15%
Workers who work from home7.5%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.9%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Geronimo

Under 1828%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6442%
65 and over11%

Median age 36.8 years. 43% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.6%

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

Weather in Geronimo

Geronimo has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 128 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 31 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Geronimo40°60°80°100°64J68F75M82A88M93J96J98A92S84O73N65DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Austin San Antonio, 6 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 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
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

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 Geronimo

Nearby, Seguin gets a D, McQueeney gets a C- and Lake Dunlap 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. DSeguinSmall city, 33,754 people4 mi
  2. C-McQueeneyTown, 2,392 people8 mi
  3. B-Lake DunlapTown, 1,411 people9 mi
  4. CRedwoodTown, 3,441 people11 mi
  5. B+New BraunfelsCity, 104,643 people11 mi
  6. D+MartindaleTown, 1,072 people15 mi

Geronimo 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. 26BWindcrest5,820 people9 mito downtown
  5. 27B-Somerset2,005 people18 mito downtown
  6. 28B-LaCoste1,365 people20 mito downtown
  7. 29B-Geronimo1,507 people36 mito downtown
  8. 30B-Lake Dunlap1,411 people30 mito downtown
  9. 31C+Lytle2,492 people23 mito downtown
  10. 32C+Canyon Lake33,883 people33 mito downtown

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Living in Geronimo: common questions

Is Geronimo, TX a good place to live?

Geronimo gets an overall grade of B- and ranks 279th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and internet access, and trails on errands and things to do and education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Geronimo?

Median rent in Geronimo is $1,412 a month, about the same as the Texas median. The median home is worth $245,500, 13% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.4x 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 $1,561, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Geronimo?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Geronimo. 75% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 53 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Geronimo flood?

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

What is the weather like in Geronimo?

Summers in Geronimo peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 128 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 31 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Geronimo?

The average one-way commute is 25 min, 8% lower than the Texas average. About 7.5% of workers work from home. It is about 36 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.