The Town FilesConverse, Texas
City in Bexar County · population 27,466 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,400
- Household income
- $94,222
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 33.8
Converse is a city of 27,466 people in Bexar County, Texas. The median home is worth $248,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 90% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 88% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 86% of Texas towns.
How Converse ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Converse is worth $248,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $94,222, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,693 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Converse | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,693 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $94,222 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Converse
| People | Converse | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 15.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Converse
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 40.2°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Converse since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 19, 2017 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 3, 2021.
Severe weather in Bexar County since 1996
Bexar County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| March 5, 2025 | Fire | FM-5553: Duke Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bexar County
Bexar County had 932,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,875 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Converse itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Converse
12 public schools with 8,764 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDSON H S | 9-12 | 2,527 | 14.9 |
| JUDSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,207 | 15.1 |
| ESCONDIDO EL | PK-5 | 785 | 16.4 |
| COPPERFIELD EL | PK-5 | 763 | 15.6 |
| IDEA CONVERSE ACADEMY (charter) | K-5 | 655 | 23.4 |
| JAMES L MASTERS | PK-5 | 653 | 16.7 |
| ELOLF EL | PK-5 | 600 | 15.4 |
| MILLER POINT EL | PK-5 | 570 | 15.4 |
| CONVERSE EL | PK-5 | 508 | 13.4 |
| IDEA CONVERSE COLLEGE PREPARATORY (charter) | 6-9 | 386 | 17.5 |
| JUDSON CARE ACADEMY | 6-12 | 98 | 7.5 |
| BOYSVILLE (charter) | 7-11 | 12 | 6.0 |
Towns near Converse
- Universal City, TX2.7 mi · 19,720 people · home $269,600
- Live Oak, TX3.6 mi · 15,781 people · home $246,300
- Windcrest, TX4.6 mi · 5,865 people · home $302,000
- Schertz, TX4.8 mi · 42,002 people · home $317,100
- Selma, TX5.2 mi · 10,952 people · home $313,900
- Kirby, TX6.0 mi · 8,142 people · home $165,500
- Cibolo, TX6.4 mi · 32,276 people · home $351,900
- Garden Ridge, TX8.6 mi · 4,186 people · home $688,200
Converse questions
Is Converse, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Converse scores better for retirees than 6% of Texas towns and quieter than 3%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Converse?
The median owner-occupied home in Converse is valued at $248,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,222, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,693 a month.
What is the weather like in Converse?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 40.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Converse get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Converse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 19, 2017. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)