Town in Guadalupe County, part of the San Antonio metro

Living in McQueeney, TX

C-

485th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 35 of 100
38th of 54 in the San Antonio area

McQueeney earns a grade of C- on our index, 485th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on cost of living and errands and things to do.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
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Where McQueeney is in Texas.
Population
2,392
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$307,1008% higher than Texas
Household income
$97,739Median
Average commute
29 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in McQueeney

McQueeney sits about 30 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro. About 2,392 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 46.7, 30% of households have children, 90% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $97,739 a year (25% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in McQueeney

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in McQueeney

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

Who McQueeney suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 28% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 25% higher than the Texas median, with 6 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 24% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 17% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 8% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 98% of homes have broadband. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 10% for people on a budget.

McQueeney report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare McQueeney 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 D

    Homes cost 3.1x income.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $97,739, 5.4% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C+

    1 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    48 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 D

    1 grocery store, 6 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    19 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 31% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B-

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A

    98% of homes have broadband.

    93 of 100 vs US towns

Where McQueeney stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%28 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $97,73925% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%7 points higher than Texas (91%)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 84%32 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21%12 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Vacant homes: 16%7 points higher than Texas (9.4%)

Cost of living in McQueeney

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 $307,100, 8% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,681 before tax, or $1,923 with property tax.

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 McQueeney pays $2,902 a year, 31% 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 McQueeneyStudio$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 home value8% higher than Texas$307,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income13% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent32 points higher than Texas84%52%51%
Median property tax per year31% lower than Texas$2,902$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Texas90%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,923
Mortgage payment
$1,681
Property tax
$242

Based on a $307,100 home in McQueeney, 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 McQueeney

McQueeney has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Seguin 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
48
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
80
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

  • BMcQueeney ElementaryElementary, Seguin ISD80 of 100

Daily life in McQueeney

Everyday places mapped inside McQueeney, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 29 minutes, 10% longer than the Texas average. 31% 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 30 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in McQueeney work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $97,739, income per person is $46,069, unemployment is 5.4% and 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
6
Cafes
1
Bars
4
Parks
0
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income25% higher than Texas$97,739$78,476$80,734
Income per person13% higher than Texas$46,069$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas5.4%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Texas21%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher9 points higher than Texas95%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas17%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute10% higher than Texas29 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home16 points higher than Texas31%14%15%
Workers who work from home31%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk1.8%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in McQueeney

Under 1822%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6444%
65 and over23%

Median age 46.7 years. 30% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black3.5%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race2.7%

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

Weather in McQueeney

McQueeney 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 McQueeney40°60°80°100°64J68F75M82A88M93J96J98A92S84O73N65DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Austin San Antonio, 8 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 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
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

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 McQueeney

Nearby, Seguin gets a D, Lake Dunlap gets a B- and Geronimo 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 people5 mi
  2. B-Lake DunlapTown, 1,411 people5 mi
  3. B-GeronimoTown, 1,507 people8 mi
  4. B+New BraunfelsCity, 104,643 people8 mi
  5. B+CiboloSmall city, 35,109 people10 mi
  6. BSchertzSmall city, 44,050 people13 mi

McQueeney 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. 35CLa Vernia1,095 people25 mito downtown
  5. 36CRedwood3,441 people44 mito downtown
  6. 37C-Jourdanton4,407 people38 mito downtown
  7. 38C-McQueeney2,392 people30 mito downtown
  8. 39C-Stockdale1,377 people37 mito downtown
  9. 40D+Converse29,607 people13 mito downtown
  10. 41DFloresville8,007 people31 mito downtown

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Living in McQueeney: common questions

Is McQueeney, TX a good place to live?

McQueeney earns a grade of C- on our index, 485th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on cost of living and errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in McQueeney?

The median home is worth $307,100, 8% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x 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 $1,923, including property tax.

Are the schools good in McQueeney?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside McQueeney. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 48 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does McQueeney flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in McQueeney as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, 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 McQueeney?

Summers in McQueeney 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 McQueeney?

The average one-way commute is 29 min, 10% higher than the Texas average. About 31% of workers work from home. It is about 30 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.