Converse Texas City Hall 2019, 2019
Converse’s story
148 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,383 in 1970, 27,466 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 4 maps from 1953 on.
- 1878Converse is settled
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
32,481
2025 Census estimate · +17.2% since 2020
Typical home
$239K
−4.3% in a year
Household income
$94K
median
Median age
33.8
years
Jobs based here
3,904
A commuter town
TownGrade
D
#481 of 640 in TX
Is Converse a good place to live?
Converse grades D overall, 481st of 640 graded towns in Texas, mostly because of schools and safety. Its public schools trail 82% of Texas towns on state tests and graduation. It reports more crime per resident than 76% of U.S. towns, including 152 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. In its favor, the median household earns $94K. Converse’s violent crime rate is 4.7 per 1,000 residents, above both the Texas town median (1.9) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6). Converse's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 86% of U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Converse City Park, 184 acres with 3 miles of trail.
A growing town
Converse has grown 77% since 2010
18,198 counted in 2010 and 27,466 in 2020; an estimated 32,481 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 17.2% since 2020, after 50.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Converse grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Converse is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →SchoolsC−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SafetyC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →HealthBrooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) 7.7 miles awayB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.6 of 20; 1.7% of households have no car; 0.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trails; 4% conserved landB+Open →History3 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life1.5 library visits per resident; 3.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market97 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 33.8; 34% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 47 attractions →Alamodome and 40 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Converse. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaAlamodome
13 mi LandmarkAlamo Mission
10 mi Stadium & arenaFrost Bank Center
38 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
13 mi LookoutTower of the Americas
19 mi Theme parkSix Flags Fiesta TexasSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Alamodome: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Alamo Mission: Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frost Bank Center: Atristan 77, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Tower of the Americas: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Converse: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Converse, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of San Antonio12.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Converse water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBexar County Early Voting ClerkBexar County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7810978109 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Converse.
Converse has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and has home values still below their peak, but it trails Randolph AFB and its other neighbors on schools.
#194for trails in TX
| Converse | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 4.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
4.4%
conserved · 267 of 6,083 acres
4.2 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Converse City Park | 3 mi | 184 |
| 2. Anton Schumann Park | 0.5 mi | 7 |
| 3. Converse North Park | 0.1 mi | 41 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC−
For schools, Converse earns a C−
Each of its 5 graded neighbors has a higher School Grade than its C−, Randolph AFB highest at A.
Its public schools are run by Judson ISD. Two of its 9 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
18%of TX districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,189 | C |
| Judson H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,498 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
SafetyC−
For safety, Converse earns a C−
Converse reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 76% report less.
24%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Converse4.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Converse13.2
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
24th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
26th
percentile among TX towns
152
violent crimes reported in 2025
428
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
More than half of Converse’s working residents commute to San Antonio
Most working residents leave Converse for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Converse has added 899 jobs, to 3,904 in 2023. The top destinations are San Antonio (54%), Live Oak (5%) and Austin (4%).
2%work in town
| Converse | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 13% | 9.6% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Converse2%
San Antonio54%
Live Oak5%
Austin4%
Houston3%
13 mi
median commute distance
3,904
jobs based in Converse
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Converse, expect mild winters and hot summers
The San Antonio Intl Ap weather station, 11 miles away, records that about 122 days a year reach 90°, more than in 99% of U.S. towns. January nights average 40.8°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 95.2°.
Converse has warm winters and hot summers. Converse’s January low is 41°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| Converse | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 41°F | 37°F | 22°F |
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–65°
Spring58–80°
Summer73–95°
Fall59–82°
Dec 5
typical first frost
Feb 21
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade D
A typical Converse home is worth about $239K
The typical value, about $239K, is 13% below its August 2022 peak. 65.1% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 51.7% across Texas.
The typical Converse home is worth about $239,000, down 4.3% in a year, 19% below the Texas typical home. The median rent in Converse is $1,693 a month.
$239KZillow home value
| Converse | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,693 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Converse$239K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
97
days on market
99%
sale-to-list price
−4.3%
value change, 1 year
33
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Converse faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 17 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Converse.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
17
paid flood claims since 1978
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Texas’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Texas average. 11% of residents are 65 or older in Converse. Converse has grown 17% since 2020, to 32,481 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
33.8median age · TX 35.6
| Converse | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 14% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 28% | 26% | 22% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 23% | 29% |
ConverseTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school26%
Some college25%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.9 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 34.6, men 32.9.
| Converse | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.1% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.9% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.3% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.3% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.1% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.9% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.7% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.2% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.2% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.3% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.6% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HealthB−
Residents of Converse are healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Against the 9,397 U.S. towns with household incomes like Converse’s, it is less healthy than 64%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Converse beats the Texas average on 7 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 43% of Converse adults sleep under 7 hours.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Converse | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 74% | 79% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
7 better22 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Converse | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.8% | 5.6% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| More adults sleeping under 7 hours | 43.1% | 38.2% |
Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)
7.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
64th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Converse
20pages on Converse
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 82% of TX districts · 9 schoolsSafetyC−4.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than TX on 7 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$239K typical home · down 4.3% in a yearWork & commuteA−$94K median household income · 3,904 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 62% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Converse
Northeast Lakeview CollegeCommunity college · Public · Universal City2.6 mi$3,412 in-state tuitionUniversity of the Incarnate WordUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · San Antonio10.2 mi$37,090 tuitionSt Philip's CollegeCommunity college · Public · San Antonio11.2 mi$3,412 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Converse residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Converse for work
Where Converse’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,904jobs based in Converse
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Converse
3 notable people were born in Converse.
About Converse
City in Texas, US
Converse is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown San Antonio. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,466. It is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 719 ft
- ZIP code
- 78109
Converse’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Converse.
San AntonioUniversal CityRandolph AFBSchertzLive OakConverse
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converse | #481 | D | D | C− | C− | B− |
| San Antonio | #526 | D | C− | D− | B− | C |
| Universal City | #463 | D | C− | C− | C | B |
| Randolph AFB | — | — | D− | — | A | A |
| Schertz | #159 | B− | D | B | A− | B+ |
| Live Oak | #339 | C | C− | D | C+ | B+ |
Randolph AFB has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Randolph AFB reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Converse with a neighbor →
Questions about Converse
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Converse, TX a good place to live?
Converse grades D overall, better than 11% of U.S. towns and #481 of 640 in Texas. It grades B− for health, C− for safety and C− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Converse, TX expensive?
Yes. That is 3.1 years of the area's median household income ($76,213 across the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Converse, TX known for?
3 notable people were born here, including John Terrell and Chris McAllister.