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Schertz, Texas

       
Total population 28,289 Average January/July temperatures 44.8° / 82.3°
Median home price $ 189,249 Annual Precipitation 38.38 in. /yr.
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Schertz, Texas

This city is adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base.

Climate
Schertz experiences mild temperatures, with warm, rainy summers.
Cultural Attractions
Restaurants, modern art, theme parks, and theater are just minutes away in San Antonio.
Geography
Schertz is in southern Texas, on the outskirts of San Antonio.
Historical
There are still some descendants of the original 1843 settlers living within the city.
Recreation
Schertz has devoted over 100 acres of land to its parks, and is close to several lakes and rivers.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 57.61 ° / 32.07 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 94.59 ° / 70.09 °
Precipitation (?) 38.38 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 92
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 82
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 189,249
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $56744.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $56352
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7.75 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .300 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 20
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 41
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 13
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 108
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 2
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 38
Number of libraries within the county (?) 39
Number of museums within the county (?) 29
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 28,289
Population density (?) 960 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 91.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,679 people
Education (?) 38 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 76
Number of clinics within the county (?) 493
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 56
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