Neighborhood in Schertz, Guadalupe County

Living in Northwest Schertz, Schertz

A-

2nd of 5areas in Schertz
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Schertz overall: B

Northwest Schertz covers part of Schertz, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Schertz. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
830
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$375,000
Household income
$107,400
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Schertz

Northwest Schertz is an area in Schertz with about 800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 5 areas in Schertz, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Schertz

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 30% lower than the Schertz median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Schertz

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Schertz report card

Each grade compares Northwest Schertz with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,160, homes cost 3.5x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $107,400, 0% unemployed.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 242 violent crimes per 100k, 840 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 3.8% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Schertz compared with Schertz

Better than Schertz

  • Median rent: $1,16030% lower than Schertz ($1,659)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%8 points higher than Schertz (40%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%6 points lower than Schertz (6.2%)

Worse than Schertz

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%33 points lower than Schertz (78%)
  • Vacant homes: 8.3%4 points higher than Schertz (4.0%)
  • Home value to income: 3.5x10% higher than Schertz (3.2x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BNorma J Paschal ElementaryElementary, Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD0.7 mi
  • BLaura Ingalls Wilder IntermediateMiddle, Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD0.8 mi
  • CSamuel Clemens High SchoolHigh, Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Schertz

Median rent in Northwest Schertz is $1,160 a month, 30% lower than the Schertz median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $375,000, 18% higher than the Schertz median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,557 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSchertzTexas
Median rent30% lower than Schertz$1,160$1,659$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Schertz$375,000$317,100$283,800
Home value to income10% higher than Schertz3.5x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Schertz45%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Schertz45%78%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Schertz8.3%4.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Schertz200020021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,557
Mortgage payment
$2,053
Property tax
$504
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $375,000 home in Northwest Schertz, 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

MeasureHereSchertzTexas
Median household income7% higher than Schertz$107,400$99,948$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Schertz0%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Schertz0%5.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Schertz48%40%34%
Average commute5% lower than Schertz30 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Schertz3.8%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Schertz0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Schertz100%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest Schertz

Under 1815%
18 to 3443%
35 to 6425%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black27%
Asian3.7%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Schertz

  1. 1A-North SchertzMedian rent $1,400
  2. 3BCentral SchertzMedian rent $1,640
  3. 4C+Northeast SchertzMedian rent $2,490
  4. 5CSouth SchertzMedian rent $2,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ANorthwest El PasoEl Paso
  2. A-Warwick FarmsSan Antonio
  3. B-Northeast Round RockRound Rock

Questions about Northwest Schertz

Is Northwest Schertz a good place to live?

Northwest Schertz covers part of Schertz, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Schertz. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Schertz?

Median rent in Northwest Schertz is $1,160 a month, 30% lower than the Schertz median. The median home is worth $375,000, 18% higher than the Schertz median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Schertz.

What schools serve Northwest Schertz?

The closest rated public schools are Norma J Paschal Elementary (elementary, rated B), Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Samuel Clemens High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Schertz that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.