Neighborhood in Seguin, Guadalupe County

Living in Northwest Seguin, Seguin

C+

1st of 6areas in Seguin
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seguin overall: D

Northwest Seguin covers part of Seguin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Seguin. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy4.3 mi
Park1.4 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.8 mi
Childcare3.4 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
1,130
Median rent
$1,950
Median home value
$376,000
Household income
$102,700
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Seguin

Northwest Seguin is an area in Seguin with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 21% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 6 areas in Seguin, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Seguin

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $102,700, 58% higher than the Seguin median.

Cons of living in Northwest Seguin

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,950, 64% higher than the Seguin median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Seguin report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,950, homes cost 3.7x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $102,700, 0% unemployed.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 D-

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 7.1% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Seguin compared with Seguin

Better than Seguin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%28 points higher than Seguin (65%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 21%27 points lower than Seguin (48%)
  • Median household income: $102,70058% higher than Seguin ($64,861)

Worse than Seguin

  • Median rent: $1,95064% higher than Seguin ($1,187)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMcQueeney ElementaryElementary, Seguin ISD1.9 mi
  • CBriesemeister MiddleMiddle, Seguin ISD3.4 mi
  • BNavarro High SchoolHigh, Navarro ISD4.4 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Seguin

Median rent in Northwest Seguin is $1,950 a month, 64% higher than the Seguin median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $376,000, 51% higher than the Seguin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,501 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeguinTexas
Median rent64% higher than Seguin$1,950$1,187$1,403
Median home value51% higher than Seguin$376,000$249,400$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Seguin3.7x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Seguin21%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Seguin94%65%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Seguin7.4%6.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seguin199019901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,501
Mortgage payment
$2,058
Property tax
$443
Median rent, for comparison
$1,950

Based on a $376,000 home in Northwest Seguin, 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 income58% higher than Seguin$102,700$64,861$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Seguin0%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Seguin13%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Seguin25%19%34%
Average commute16% lower than Seguin21 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Seguin7.1%9.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Seguin0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Seguin88%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Seguin

Under 1819%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6432%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black0%
Asian5.6%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Seguin

  1. 2D+South SeguinMedian rent $1,000
  2. 3DJoye SubdivisionMedian rent $1,060
  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. BSouth AmarilloAmarillo
  2. C+East KilleenKilleen
  3. C+Northeast AngletonAngleton

Questions about Northwest Seguin

Is Northwest Seguin a good place to live?

Northwest Seguin covers part of Seguin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Seguin. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Seguin?

Median rent in Northwest Seguin is $1,950 a month, 64% higher than the Seguin median. The median home is worth $376,000, 51% higher than the Seguin median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Seguin.

What schools serve Northwest Seguin?

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

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Seguin 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.