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Schertz, Texas, in Guadalupe county, is 16 miles NE of San Antonio, Texas. The city is considered part of the San Antonio metropolitan area. Schertz has a population of 18,694.
In Schertz, about 67% of adults are married. Schertz is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.
In 2000, Schertz had a median family income of $59,745. Schertz is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Schertz finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Schertz ($10,125). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 80% of housing units in Schertz are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Schertz pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Schertz, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Schertz strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Schertz to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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