Neighborhood in Seguin, Guadalupe County

Living in Joye Subdivision, Seguin

D

3rd of 6areas in Seguin
Overall score 21 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seguin overall: D

Joye Subdivision is a neighborhood in Seguin, TX, home to about 10,400 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Seguin. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
10,420
Median rent
$1,060
Median home value
$177,000
Household income
$50,800
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Joye Subdivision

Joye Subdivision is a neighborhood in Seguin with about 10,400 residents, homes built around 1972, a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Joye Subdivision is D. That puts it 3rd of 6 areas we grade in Seguin, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Joye Subdivision

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,060, 11% lower than the Seguin median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Joye Subdivision

  • Higher poverty. 32% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across Seguin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Joye Subdivision report card

Each grade compares Joye Subdivision 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 $1,060, homes cost 3.5x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $50,800, 5.8% unemployed.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 409 violent crimes per 100k, 1,533 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 11% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    33% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

Joye Subdivision compared with Seguin

Better than Seguin

  • Average commute: 20 min18% lower than Seguin (25 min)
  • Median rent: $1,06011% lower than Seguin ($1,187)
  • Home value to income: 3.5x10% lower than Seguin (3.8x)

Worse than Seguin

  • People below the poverty line: 32%15 points higher than Seguin (17%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%9 points lower than Seguin (65%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 10%9 points lower than Seguin (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPatlan ElementaryElementary, Seguin ISD0.7 mi
  • CBriesemeister MiddleMiddle, Seguin ISD2 mi
  • DSeguin High SchoolHigh, Seguin ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Joye Subdivision

Median rent in Joye Subdivision is $1,060 a month, 11% lower than the Seguin median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $177,000, 29% lower than the Seguin median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,126 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeguinTexas
Median rent11% lower than Seguin$1,060$1,187$1,403
Median home value29% lower than Seguin$177,000$249,400$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Seguin3.5x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Seguin50%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Seguin56%65%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Seguin4.4%6.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seguin197219901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,126
Mortgage payment
$969
Property tax
$157
Median rent, for comparison
$1,060

Based on a $177,000 home in Joye Subdivision, 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

MeasureHereSeguinTexas
Median household income22% lower than Seguin$50,800$64,861$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Seguin5.8%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Seguin32%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Seguin10%19%34%
Average commute18% lower than Seguin20 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Seguin11%9.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Seguin2.2%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Seguin84%89%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Joye Subdivision

Under 1825%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6432%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino77%
Black3.5%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Seguin

  1. 1C+Northwest SeguinMedian rent $1,950
  2. 2D+South SeguinMedian rent $1,000
  3. 4D-Central SeguinMedian rent $1,900
  4. 5D-Southeast SeguinMedian rent $1,330
  5. 6D-Villa VistaMedian rent $2,100

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DCentral San AntonioSan Antonio
  2. DColumbia HeightsSan Antonio
  3. DMcQueen & StoutOdessa

Questions about Joye Subdivision

Is Joye Subdivision a good place to live?

Joye Subdivision is a neighborhood in Seguin, TX, home to about 10,400 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Seguin. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Joye Subdivision?

Renters in Joye Subdivision pay a median of $1,060 a month, 11% lower than the Seguin median. The median home is worth $177,000, 29% lower than the Seguin median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Seguin.

What schools serve Joye Subdivision?

The closest rated public schools are Patlan Elementary (elementary, rated B), Briesemeister Middle (middle, rated C) and Seguin High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Joye Subdivision name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.