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Schertz, TX


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Schertz, Texas

Introduction to Schertz, Texas

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.

Schertz History

Schertz was first settled in around 1843. Originally, the area was named Cibolo Pit after the Cibolo Creek. The early settlers primarily harvested wheat, corn, and oats. Cotton was planted in later years. The Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railroad first arrived in the town in 1876. The first post office of the area was established in 1882. At that time, the area was known as Cut Off. Schertz adopted its present name in 1899. The city of Schertz was incorporated in 1958.

Schertz and nearby Attractions

  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Park
  • San Antonio Zoo
  • Witte Museum
  • Schlitterbahn Water Park
  • San Antonio Children's Museum
  • Sea World San Antonio

Things To Do In Schertz

Schertz offers a number of recreational facilities. You can visit the Natural Bridge Wildlife Park, Schlitterbahn Water Park, and San Antonio Zoo during your leisure hours. The Guadalupe River State Park, Sebastopol House State Historic Site, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and San Antonio Children's Museum are worth visiting. The city also organizes various exciting special events and programs throughout the year including the 4th of July Jubilee and Parade and Schertz Fest.

Schertz Transportation

Flights can be availed from San Antonio International Airport.

Schertz Higher Education

University of the Incarnate Word and St Philips College are the nearby higher educational institutes.

High Points

Schertz strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Schertz Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%Schertz Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Schertz Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Schertz Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Schertz College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Schertz People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Schertz Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Schertz, TX

Comparing Schertz to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men59
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime57

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