Neighborhood in Schertz, Guadalupe County

Living in South Schertz, Schertz

C

5th of 5areas in Schertz
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Schertz overall: B

South Schertz covers part of Schertz, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Schertz. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.7 mi
Pharmacy3.6 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym1.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.2 mi
Childcare1.8 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
6,200
Median rent
$2,270
Median home value
$445,000
Household income
$155,700
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in South Schertz

South Schertz is an area in Schertz with about 6,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for South Schertz is C. That puts it 5th of 5 areas we grade in Schertz, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in South Schertz

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $155,700, 56% higher than the Schertz median.

Cons of living in South Schertz

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,270, 37% higher than the Schertz median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

South Schertz report card

Each grade compares South 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 D+

    Median rent $2,270, homes cost 2.9x income.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $155,700, 5.5% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 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 F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 19% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

South Schertz compared with Schertz

Better than Schertz

  • Median household income: $155,70056% higher than Schertz ($99,948)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%19 points higher than Schertz (40%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%18 points higher than Schertz (78%)

Worse than Schertz

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%25 points higher than Schertz (46%)
  • Median rent: $2,27037% higher than Schertz ($1,659)
  • Vacant homes: 8.0%4 points higher than Schertz (4.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCopperfield ElementaryElementary, Judson ISD1.8 mi
  • BRay D Corbett Junior HighMiddle, Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD2.1 mi
  • DJudson High SchoolHigh, Judson ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in South Schertz

Median rent in South Schertz is $2,270 a month, 37% higher than the Schertz median. A household would need about $91,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $445,000, 40% higher than the Schertz median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,015 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSchertzTexas
Median rent37% higher than Schertz$2,270$1,659$1,403
Median home value40% higher than Schertz$445,000$317,100$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Schertz2.9x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points higher than Schertz71%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Schertz96%78%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Schertz8.0%4.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Schertz201520021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,015
Mortgage payment
$2,436
Property tax
$579
Median rent, for comparison
$2,270

Based on a $445,000 home in South 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 income56% higher than Schertz$155,700$99,948$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Schertz5.5%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Schertz1.9%5.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than Schertz58%40%34%
Average commute15% lower than Schertz27 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Schertz19%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Schertz0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Schertz98%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Schertz

Under 1829%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6446%
65 and over7.1%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black26%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race9.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Schertz

  1. 1A-North SchertzMedian rent $1,400
  2. 2A-Northwest SchertzMedian rent $1,160
  3. 3BCentral SchertzMedian rent $1,640
  4. 4C+Northeast SchertzMedian rent $2,490

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Northeast RowlettRowlett
  2. B-West KyleKyle
  3. BSoutheast PflugervillePflugerville

Questions about South Schertz

Is South Schertz a good place to live?

South Schertz covers part of Schertz, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Schertz. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in South Schertz?

Renters in South Schertz pay a median of $2,270 a month, 37% higher than the Schertz median. The median home is worth $445,000, 40% higher than the Schertz median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Schertz.

What schools serve South Schertz?

The closest rated public schools are Copperfield Elementary (elementary, rated C), Ray D Corbett Junior High (middle, rated B) and Judson High School (high, rated D). 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.