La vernia city hall 2013, 2013
La Vernia’s story
167 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1859La Vernia is settled
La VerniaTX
A town of 1,499, settled in 1859.
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,499
2025 Census estimate · +38.8% since 2020
Typical home
$489K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
49.1
years
Jobs based here
1,491
A job hub
Is La Vernia a good place to live?
La Vernia’s best subject grade is an A− for schools; its weakest is a C− for walkability. La Vernia’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, where Texas’ towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 83 of Texas’ 1,000 towns score lower on the outdoors. La Vernia has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes La Vernia stand out
Where La Vernia beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,491
Residents who work485
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
LA VERNIA ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| La Vernia Int | 3–5 | 852 |
| La Vernia Pri | PK–2 | 822 |
| La Vernia J H | 6–8 | 814 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Small town
1,499 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How La Vernia grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far La Vernia is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 8.6% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →SchoolsA−Open →HealthConnally Memorial Medical Center 13.5 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$76K median household incomeB+Open →SafetyC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History2 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 97° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 49.1; 19% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to La Vernia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in La Vernia, and how to reach them.
PowerGuadalupe Valley Elec Coop11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of La Vernia water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have La Vernia’s trash rules yet
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 hereWilson County Early Voting ClerkWilson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7812178121 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 La Vernia.
HousingCost of living grade B−
A typical La Vernia home is worth about $489K
The typical La Vernia home is worth about $489,000, about the same as a year ago, 65% above the Texas typical home. 60% of households own their home in La Vernia, below both Texas’ towns (69%) and U.S. towns (73%). The median rent in La Vernia is $993 a month.
$489KZillow home value
| La Vernia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $993 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
La Vernia$489K
Texas$296K
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsA−
Public schools in La Vernia beat 81% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by La Vernia ISD. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is La Vernia H S, with 1,072 students.
81%of TX districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vernia IntLargest public elementary schoolGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 852 | A− |
| La Vernia H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,072 | A |
| La Vernia J HTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 814 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 3.1 jobs for every working resident, La Vernia draws in 1,451 commuters
Most working residents leave La Vernia for work: only 8% work in town. Jobs based in La Vernia grew to 1,491 in 2023, 492 more than in 2013. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line in La Vernia.
8%work in town
| La Vernia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In La Vernia8%
San Antonio36%
Austin7%
Houston3%
Seguin2%
26 mi
median commute distance
1,491
jobs based in La Vernia
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 16% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
La Vernia is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
La Vernia beats the Texas average on 10 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 19% of La Vernia adults binge drink.
75%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| La Vernia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 8.1% |
31 measures vs. Texas
10 better19 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | La Vernia | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.7% | 19.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.4% | 6.1% |
Connally Memorial Medical Center
13.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In La Vernia, expect mild winters and hot summers
La Vernia has warm winters and hot summers. La Vernia’s July high is 96°F.
97°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–66°
Spring58–81°
Summer73–95°
Fall59–83°
Dec 5
typical first frost
Feb 21
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
37%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
La Vernia1.9
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
La Vernia10.6
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
37th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
17
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in La Vernia, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 23 flood insurance claims have been paid out in La Vernia.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
23
paid flood claims since 1998
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Alamodome and 39 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around La Vernia. Close and well known come first.
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaAlamodome
22 mi LandmarkAlamo Mission
19 mi Stadium & arenaFrost Bank Center
22 mi LookoutTower of the Americas
34 mi Theme parkSix Flags Fiesta Texas
35 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San AntonioSources: 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 · Tower of the Americas: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld San Antonio: TheConduqtor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about La Vernia
19pages on La Vernia
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 81% of TX districts · 4 schoolsSafetyC+1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than TX on 10 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$489K typical home · down 0.5% in a yearWork & commuteB+$76K median household income · 1,491 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of La Vernia; the nearest are
Texas Lutheran UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Seguin17.5 mi$36,230 tuitionNortheast Lakeview CollegeCommunity college · Public · Universal City17.8 mi$3,412 in-state tuitionTexas A&M University-San AntonioUniversity or college · Public · San Antonio24.2 mi$9,654 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 La Vernia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,451 people come to La Vernia for work
Where La Vernia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,491jobs based in La Vernia
8%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About La Vernia
City in Texas, United States
La Vernia is a city in Wilson County, Texas, United States. La Vernia is on the south bank of Cibolo Creek at the junction of U.S. Highway 87 and Texas Farm to Market Road 775, approximately 25 miles east of downtown San Antonio. The population was 1,077 at the 2020 census. La Vernia is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 489 ft
- ZIP code
- 78121
- Area code
- 830
Questions about La Vernia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is La Vernia, TX expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is La Vernia, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Kevin Kotzur and Jane Y. McCallum.