Town in Wilson County, part of the San Antonio metro

Living in Poth, TX

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79th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 89 of 100
10th of 54 in the San Antonio area

Poth earns a grade of A on our index, 79th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and safety, and trails on health and internet access. It is a strong pick for families and retirees.

  • Good for families
  • Good for retirees
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Fast-growing
Map of Texas showing where Poth isHoustonDallasAustinFort WorthPoth
Where Poth is in Texas.
Population
2,014+10.7% since 2020
Median rent
$95032% lower than Texas
Median home value
$225,00021% lower than Texas
Household income
$72,404Median
Average commute
24 minOne way
Violent crime
0Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Poth

Poth sits about 38 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro. 2,014 people lived here in 2025, up 10.7% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Local spots people know include Poth City Park and The Poth Branch-Wilson County Public Libraries.

The median age is 31.9, 40% of households have children, 64% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $72,404 a year (8% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Poth

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 3 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 100% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $950, 32% lower than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Poth

  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 130 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Poth suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 94% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 8% lower than the Texas median, with 7 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 77% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 23% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 89% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 86% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $950 is 32% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 41% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $950 is 32% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 73% for people on a budget.

Poth report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Poth 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 B

    Median rent $950, homes cost 3.1x income.

    70 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $72,404, 2.2% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A+

    3 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    95 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade A

    0 violent crimes per 100k, 98 property crimes per 100k.

    93 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    1 grocery store, 7 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 24 min, 10% work from home.

    33 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C-

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    37 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    28 of 100 vs US towns

Where Poth stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%24 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $95032% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • People below the poverty line: 5.8%8 points lower than Texas (14%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21%12 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%6 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Median household income: $72,4048% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Poth

Poth renters pay a median of $950 a month, 32% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $38,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 27% 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 $225,000, 21% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,232 before tax, or $1,458 with property tax. That is $508 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 it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Poth pays $2,717 a year, 36% 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 PothStudio$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 rent32% lower than Texas$950$1,403$1,413
Median home value21% lower than Texas$225,000$283,800$332,700
Home value to income14% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than Texas27%52%51%
Median property tax per year36% lower than Texas$2,717$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Texas64%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198519921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,458
Mortgage payment
$1,232
Property tax
$226
Median rent, for comparison
$950

Based on a $225,000 home in Poth, 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 Poth safe?

In 2025, Poth Police Department reported 0 violent crimes and 2 property crimes. That works out to 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 98 property crimes per 100,000, 95% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 100% 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 in Poth by yearTexas02022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
0
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
98
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Poth by yearTexas982022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Poth Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Poth

Poth has 3 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 Poth ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Poth High School, Poth Junior High and Poth Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 92 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

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
95
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
92
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

  • APoth High SchoolHigh, Poth ISD92 of 100
  • APoth Junior HighMiddle, Poth ISD92 of 100
  • APoth ElementaryElementary, Poth ISD91 of 100

Daily life in Poth

Everyday places mapped inside Poth, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Poth City Park, The Poth Branch-Wilson County Public Libraries.

The average one-way commute is 24 minutes, 12% shorter than the Texas average. 10% 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 38 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Poth work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $72,404, income per person is $39,248, unemployment is 2.2% and 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
7
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
2

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income8% lower than Texas$72,404$78,476$80,734
Income per person4% lower than Texas$39,248$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.2%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas5.8%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Texas21%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher3 points higher than Texas89%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points higher than Texas23%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Texas86%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute12% lower than Texas24 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Texas10%14%15%
Workers who work from home10%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.1%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Poth

Under 1828%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6430%
65 and over15%

Median age 31.9 years. 40% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.0%

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

Weather in Poth

Poth 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 monthly high and low temperatures in Poth30°50°70°90°65J69F76M82A88M94J96J98A92S84O74N66DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Floresville, 6 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    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 Poth

    Nearby, Floresville gets a D, Stockdale gets a C- and Karnes City 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. DFloresvilleTown, 8,007 people7 mi
    2. C-StockdaleTown, 1,377 people13 mi
    3. BKarnes CityTown, 3,605 people17 mi
    4. FElmendorfTown, 2,389 people19 mi
    5. CLa VerniaTown, 1,095 people19 mi
    6. D-Sandy OaksTown, 5,396 people21 mi

    Poth 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. 7AHelotes9,630 people12 mito downtown
    5. 8AOlmos Park2,115 people2 mito downtown
    6. 9AComfort1,565 people42 mito downtown
    7. 10APoth1,532 people38 mito downtown
    8. 11A-Garden Ridge4,332 people18 mito downtown
    9. 12A-Live Oak15,984 people13 mito downtown
    10. 13A-Bulverde6,486 people22 mito downtown

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    Living in Poth: common questions

    Is Poth, TX a good place to live?

    Poth earns a grade of A on our index, 79th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and safety, and trails on health and internet access. It is a strong pick for families and retirees.

    How much does it cost to live in Poth?

    Renters in Poth pay a median of $950 a month, 32% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $225,000, 21% lower 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 $1,458, including property tax.

    Is Poth safe?

    In 2025, Poth Police Department reported 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 98 per 100,000, 95% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Poth?

    We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Poth. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 95 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Poth?

    Summers in Poth 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 Poth?

    The average one-way commute is 24 min, 12% lower than the Texas average. About 10% of workers work from home. It is about 38 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.