Cost of Living

Schertz’s city limits incorporate three Texas counties- Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe- and each entity has different sales and property tax rates. Depending on where you decide to locate, property taxes will vary. Anywhere in Schertz, however, we offer an exceptional lifestyle at a low cost. When compared to the national average for the cost of living, Schertz falls below the national average. Real estate options in Schertz consist of single-family homes and rental properties in a wide range of prices. With some of the lowest property tax rates in the region, Schertz makes it affordable for families to own a home. To learn more about real estate and housing options, click here.

Cost of Living Index

 

Cost of Living	Schertz, TX	Texas	United States
Overall	96	89	100
Food	84	89	100
Utilities	89	95	100
Miscellaneous	95	94	100

Guadalupe County Tax Rate

 

Jurisdiction	Tax Rate
Guadalupe County	$0.3456
City of Schertz	$0.4999
Lateral Road	$0.058
SCUC ISD	$1.46
Total	$2.3635

Comal County Tax Rate

 

Jurisdiction	Tax Rate
Comal County	$0.314321
City of Schertz	$0.4999
Lateral Road	$0.0361
Comal ISD	$1.43
Total	$2.280321

Bexar County Tax Rate

 

Jurisdiction	Tax Rate
Bexar County	$0.296187
City of Schertz	$0.4999
Road & Flood Fund	$0.030679
Alamo Community College	$0.149150
University Health System	$0.276235
East Central ISD	$1.296
SCUC ISD	$1.46
Total (Within East Central ISD)	$2.565521
Total (Within SCUC ISD)	$2.729521

Climate

With its location on the northwest edge of the Gulf Coastal Plain, Schertz experiences a modified subtropical climate. The weather is hot in the summer, warm to cool winters subject to descending northern cold fronts in the winter with cool to cold nights, and comfortably warm and rainy in the spring and fall. Elevation varies from near 630 feet to near and above 850 feet above sea level.

Average Monthly Temperatures

Average Monthly Precipitation

Sources: Sperling’s BestPlaces, The Weather Channel