Schertz Authority

Schertz is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented town of 44,050.

Schertz, Texas

Schertz (44,050 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Bexar County, Texas. At $99,948 median household income, Schertz sits in the upper income bracket of Texas.

Definition and scope

Schertz is a chartered municipality within Bexar County, Texas, Texas. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 28 and is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Schertz has approximately 44,050 residents. The median age is 38.6 years. Roughly 78% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $317,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 44.6%
• Black or African American: 11.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 34.5%
• Asian: 2.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Schertz is $99,948. Poverty rate stands at 5.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.8%. Educational attainment: 39.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Schertz:

• Public schools: 12
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

Randolph Air Force Base provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Comal County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at San Antonio, Texas.

Geography and climate

Schertz sits at an elevation of 710 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 9a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.