County seat: Seguin · Texas
Guadalupe County
Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo and the Guadalupe River lakes, with some of the San Antonio area's lowest new-home prices and a fast-growing population.
- ~201,100Population (2025 est.)
- ~$284KMedian Sale Price
- SeguinCounty Seat
- 711 sq miLand Area
Where it is
Where Guadalupe County sits
I-10 and I-35 corridors, northeast of San Antoni.
- ~40 minto Downtown San Antonio
from Seguin via I-10 W - ~40 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
from Seguin via I-10 W and Loop 410 - ~1 hrto Austin
from Seguin via TX-130 N (toll) - ~1 hrto Boerne (Option One office)
from Seguin via I-10 W and Loop 1604
Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.
About Guadalupe County
River towns and fast-growing suburbs east of San Antonio
Guadalupe County stretches from San Antonio's northeast suburbs out to farm and ranch country along the Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers. Seguin, the county seat, was founded in 1838 and named for Juan Seguín, and its downtown around the courthouse square still has some of the oldest buildings in the area. The county reached an estimated 201,111 residents in 2025, up about 16% from 2020.
The county has two distinct halves. The western side, including most of Schertz and Cibolo and the Guadalupe County part of New Braunfels, functions as a San Antonio suburb, with newer subdivisions near Randolph Air Force Base and the I-35 and FM 1103 corridors. The eastern and southern side is centered on Seguin and smaller communities like Marion, McQueeney, Kingsbury and Geronimo, where homes on acreage are still common.
Water is part of the draw. A chain of Guadalupe River lakes, including Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid, runs through the county, and after dam failures emptied several of them, rebuilt GBRA dams have brought Lake Dunlap and Lake McQueeney back to normal levels. Redfin put the county median sale price at about $284K for the three months ending August 2026, one of the lower medians in the metro.
Town guides in Guadalupe County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2020–2024). Figures are rounded.
What stands out
Why people choose Guadalupe County
Guadalupe Valley Lakes
Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid are narrow, river-fed lakes lined with homes and private docks. New dams built through cooperative funding between GBRA and lakefront owners have restored water levels after the spill gate failures of 2019 and later.
Historic Seguin
Seguin's downtown has a courthouse square, early concrete buildings from the 1800s and the Sebastopol House State Historic Site. The town is also home to Texas Lutheran University.
Max Starcke Park
This 227-acre park along the Guadalupe River in Seguin has an 18-hole municipal golf course, a wave pool, a paddling trail, a disc golf course and ball fields. It dates to the New Deal era.
Walnut Springs Park
A spring-fed creek runs through this downtown Seguin park, with stone walls and walkways designed in the 1930s by Robert Hugman, the architect behind San Antonio's River Walk.
Near Randolph
Schertz and Cibolo border Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, which makes the western part of the county a common choice for military families. Fort Sam Houston is about 25 minutes away.
Three Major Highways
I-10 runs through Seguin toward San Antonio and Houston, I-35 crosses the county's western tip, and toll road TX-130 offers a route north to Austin that bypasses I-35 traffic.
Towns & areas
Where people live in Guadalupe County
Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.
Historic Seguin
$200K–$500KSeguin new subdivisions
$200K–$400KCibolo
$280K–$600KSchertz (Guadalupe side)
$260K–$550KNew Braunfels (Guadalupe side)
$280K–$500KLake McQueeney
$500K–$2MLake Dunlap
$400K–$1.5MLake Placid
$350K–$1.2MMarion
$250K–$600KSanta Clara / Zuehl
$350K–$1MGeronimo / Navarro area
$300K–$700KKingsbury
$200K–$500K
- ~201,100Residents (2025 Census estimate)
- ~16%Population growth, 2020 to 2025
- 227Acres at Max Starcke Park
- 1838Year Seguin was founded
- 4GBRA hydroelectric lakes in the county
Live MLS data
Guadalupe County homes for sale
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HOA fees
What to expect monthly
| Community type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Older Seguin and Schertz neighborhoods | None to ~$30/month |
| Suburban subdivisions (Cibolo, Schertz, Seguin) | ~$30–$80/month |
| Master-planned communities with pools | ~$50–$120/month |
| Lake associations | Varies; some lakes add a dam-related assessment |
Lakefront owners on Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid may pay assessments through water control and improvement districts created to fund the rebuilt dams. Ask about these alongside HOA dues and any MUD or PID tax.
What HOA dues often cover
- Community pools, parks and playgrounds
- Common-area landscaping and entry features
- Deed-restriction enforcement
- Lake access areas in some waterfront subdivisions
Parks & recreation
Getting outside in Guadalupe County
Max Starcke Park
227 acres650 River Dr W, Seguin, TX 78155
Directions ↗Walnut Springs Park
306 W Nolte St, Seguin, TX 78155
Directions ↗Central Park (Seguin)
201 S Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155
Directions ↗Pickrell Park
701 Oak St, Schertz, TX 78154
Directions ↗
New construction
Building now in Guadalupe County
Builders and pricing change often. Confirm details with the builder, and bring your own agent to the first visit.
Guadalupe Heights
Single-family homes near the Guadalupe River on Seguin's side of the county, about 20 minutes from New Braunfels. Located in the Seguin ISD area.
Builder site ↗Venado Crossing
Cibolo community about 8 miles from Randolph, with a model home open and schools in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and Marion ISD.
Builder site ↗Schools
Schools serving Guadalupe County
Seguin ISD serves Seguin and the central county, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD serves Schertz and Cibolo, and Navarro, Marion, Comal and New Braunfels ISDs serve other parts of the county.
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Seguin High School | 9-12 | Seguin ISD |
| Jim Barnes Middle School | 6-8 | Seguin ISD |
| Briesemeister Middle School | 6-8 | Seguin ISD |
| Samuel Clemens High School | 9-12 | Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD |
| Byron P. Steele II High School | 9-12 | Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD |
| Navarro High School | 9-12 | Navarro ISD |
| Marion High School | 9-12 | Marion ISD |
School assignments depend on the address and are set by each district; boundaries can change. Confirm eligibility directly with the district. Option One Real Estate does not rate or rank schools.
Nearby
Compare nearby areas
| Area | Starting around | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Schertz | From ~$260K | An established suburb on I-35 next to Randolph, split between Guadalupe, Bexar and Comal counties. |
| Comal County | From ~$280K | New Braunfels, Gruene and Canyon Lake sit just north, with more master-planned communities. |
| Bexar County | From ~$200K | San Antonio's northeast side, Converse and Live Oak are a short drive west on I-10 or I-35. |
| Wilson County | From ~$250K | Floresville and La Vernia offer rural acreage to the south. |
| New Braunfels | From ~$280K | Part of New Braunfels reaches into the county, with river access and a larger job base. |
FAQ
Questions about Guadalupe County
The median sale price in Guadalupe County was about $284K for the three months ending August 2026, according to Redfin, about 2% lower than a year earlier. New builder homes in Seguin start around $205K, while lakefront homes on Lake McQueeney and Lake Dunlap can top $1M.
Seguin is the county seat. The county also includes Cibolo, Marion, Santa Clara and most of Schertz, plus parts of New Braunfels and Selma. Unincorporated communities include McQueeney, Kingsbury, Geronimo, Zuehl and Northcliff.
Yes. Lake Dunlap refilled after its new dam was completed in 2023, and Lake McQueeney returned to normal levels after construction on its new dam finished. Both projects were funded through districts that lakefront owners voted to create, so check for related assessments when buying on the water.
Seguin ISD covers Seguin and much of the central county, and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD covers most of Schertz and Cibolo. Navarro, Marion, Comal, New Braunfels and a few other districts serve the remaining areas. Confirm the assigned campus for any address with the district.
Combined property tax rates in Guadalupe County generally fall roughly between 1.8% and 2.6% of assessed value, depending on the city, school district and any MUD, PID or lake district. Texas homeowners can claim a homestead exemption, and the school-tax exemption rose to $140,000 starting with the 2025 tax year. Check exact rates with the Guadalupe Appraisal District.
Seguin is about 35 miles east of downtown San Antonio, roughly 40 minutes on I-10. Austin is about an hour north using toll road TX-130. Cibolo and Schertz are closer to San Antonio, about 25 to 30 minutes from downtown.
Schertz and Cibolo sit right next to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, so commutes there are short. Fort Sam Houston is about 25 minutes away, and many subdivisions in these cities have homes priced within common VA loan limits.
Yes. Acreage is common around Marion, Santa Clara, Zuehl, Geronimo and Kingsbury, and east and south of Seguin. Check floodplain maps near the Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers, and ask whether the land carries an agricultural valuation.
A local agent can help you compare school district lines, lake district assessments and new-construction incentives across Seguin, Cibolo and Schertz. Option One Real Estate, based in Boerne, works with buyers and sellers in Guadalupe County and across the San Antonio area.
Day to day
Lakes, river parks and small-town Seguin
Much of daily life in Guadalupe County happens in two places. On the west side, Schertz and Cibolo have the shopping centers, youth sports leagues and quick freeway access of any San Antonio suburb. In Seguin, life slows down around the courthouse square, the river parks and Texas Lutheran University's campus.
On weekends people head for the water. Boaters and wakeboarders are back on Lake McQueeney and Lake Dunlap, and kayakers use the paddling trail at Max Starcke Park. New Braunfels and Gruene are 20 minutes north, and San Antonio is close enough for a ball game or a night downtown.
- Boating and wakeboarding on Lake McQueeney and Lake Dunlap
- Golf and paddling at Max Starcke Park
- Walking the Walnut Springs hike-and-bike trail in Seguin
- Events on the courthouse square in downtown Seguin
- Touring Sebastopol House State Historic Site
- Quick trips to Gruene and New Braunfels
Thinking about Guadalupe County?
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Sources and data notes (data as of 2026-10)
Prices, HOA ranges and drive times are estimates. Census figures are rounded. Verify anything that affects a decision.
- api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/acs2024_5yr?table_ids=B01003,B01002,B19013,B11001,B25003,B25077&geo_ids=05000US48187
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- hoodline.com/2026/04/guadalupe-county-boom-hits-201-111-as-housing-squeeze-tightens/
- www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_Gaz_counties_national.zip
- redfin.com/county/2733/TX/Guadalupe-County/housing-market
- communityimpact.com/new-braunfels/development/40m-lake-dunlap-dam-now-complete-lake-refilled/
- tpr.org/environment/2025-07-31/dams-at-lakes-placid-and-mcqueeney-just-months-from-completion
- gbra.org/operations/hydrolakes/
- seguinedc.com/life-in-seguin/outdoor-activities
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- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walnut_Springs_Park
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- highlandhomes.com/san-antonio/cibolo/venado-crossing
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schertz-Cibolo-Universal_City_Independent_School_District
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navarro_Independent_School_District
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- nominatim.openstreetmap.org (POI coordinates)