Guadalupe County · Texas
Schertz
Northeast San Antonio suburb on I-35 beside Randolph AFB, spanning three counties, with newer master-planned neighborhoods and SCUC ISD schools.
- ~46,000Population (2025 est.)
- ~$370KMedian Sale Price
- 686 ftElevation
- 78154 · 78108 · 78132ZIP Codes
Where it is
Where Schertz sits
Greater San Antonio / I-35 corridor (northeast metro.
City limits reach into Bexar County, Comal County and Guadalupe County.
- ~25 minto Downtown San Antonio
via I-35 South - ~25 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
via Loop 1604 West and US-281 South - ~20 minto New Braunfels
via I-35 North - ~1 hr 15 minto Austin
via I-35 North (traffic varies widely)
Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.
About Schertz
A railroad stop turned three-county suburb
Schertz takes its name from the Alsatian Schertz family, who settled along Cibolo Creek in the 1840s. The area went by Cibolo Pit and then Cut Off before the railroad arrived in 1876 and the name Schertz stuck in 1899. The city incorporated in 1958, and its growth has been tied to Randolph Field, opened next door in the early 1930s and now part of Joint Base San Antonio.
Today the city spreads across about 32 square miles in three counties. Most of it, including the original town and the civic center on Schertz Parkway, is in Guadalupe County, with Cibolo Creek forming the line with Bexar County to the south and west, and a smaller northern section in Comal County. The 2020 Census counted 42,002 residents, and the Census Bureau estimated about 46,000 by mid-2025.
Housing runs from 1960s and 1970s homes near Randolph and FM 78 to established golf-course neighborhoods like Northcliffe and newer master-planned communities such as The Crossvine and Saddlebrook Ranch. The county line matters to buyers because appraisal district, tax rates and even school district change depending on location. Distribution and manufacturing along I-35, including Amazon, Sysco, FedEx Ground and Caterpillar, have made Schertz a job center as well as a commuter town.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2020–2024). Figures are rounded.
What stands out
Why people choose Schertz
Next to JBSA-Randolph
Randolph, the former Randolph Air Force Base known for its Taj Mahal headquarters tower, borders Schertz and houses Air Education and Training Command and the Air Force Personnel Center.
Crescent Bend Nature Park
About 180 acres along Cibolo Creek on land that was once a flood-prone neighborhood. A 1.6-mile loop trail, creek access and birding make it the city's main nature escape.
Cibolo Creek Trails
Cut-Off Park's 58 acres of heritage oaks give access to about six miles of primitive trails along Cibolo Creek.
4th of July Jubilee
The city's signature event marked its 50th year in 2026 with carnival nights at Pickrell Park, a downtown parade, a 5K, live music and fireworks.
I-35 Job Base
Since 2021, Amazon, Sysco, FedEx, UPS and Caterpillar have located or expanded in Schertz, adding warehouse, logistics and manufacturing jobs close to home.
Pickrell Park
The 17-acre park near the original town has a seasonal outdoor pool, basketball, playscapes and a walking trail, and it hosts much of the Jubilee.
Neighborhoods
Areas in and around Schertz
Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.
The Crossvine
$350K–$700KSaddlebrook Ranch
$330K–$600KHallie's Cove
$600K–$850KNorthcliffe
$300K–$550KScenic Hills
$280K–$420KCypress Point
$330K–$450KRiata
$280K–$400KBelmont Park
$300K–$450KRhine Valley
$280K–$400KFairhaven
$230K–$320K
- 1958Year Schertz incorporated
- 3Counties within city limits
- ~180Acres at Crescent Bend Nature Park
- ~6 miPrimitive trails along Cibolo Creek
- 50Years of the 4th of July Jubilee (2026)
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Schertz homes for sale
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HOA fees
What to expect monthly
| Community type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Older homes near FM 78 and Randolph | None to ~$25/month |
| Established subdivisions | ~$25–$60/month |
| Master-planned communities (The Crossvine, Saddlebrook Ranch) | ~$50–$120/month |
Some newer Schertz-area subdivisions also carry a public improvement district (PID) or utility district assessment, and tax rates differ between the Guadalupe, Bexar and Comal portions. Confirm HOA dues, assessments and the appraisal district for each address.
What HOA dues often cover
- Community pools and amenity centers
- Trails, greenbelts and pocket parks
- Common-area landscaping and entry features
- Deed-restriction enforcement
Parks & recreation
Getting outside in Schertz
Pickrell Park
17 acres701 Oak St, Schertz, TX 78154
Directions ↗Crescent Bend Nature Park
~180 acres12780 Schaefer Rd, Schertz, TX 78154
Directions ↗Cut-Off Park
58 acres700 block of FM 1518, Schertz, TX 78154
Directions ↗
New construction
Building now in Schertz
Builders and pricing change often. Confirm details with the builder, and bring your own agent to the first visit.
The Heritage at Saddlebrook Ranch (70' homesites)
Single- and two-story plans on 70-foot homesites in Saddlebrook Ranch off I-35, with a planned community pool and playscape. Students attend SCUC ISD.
Builder site ↗Hallie's Cove
Larger one- and two-story homes at 6969 Hallie Hunt, about five minutes from JBSA-Randolph, with a model home and quick move-in inventory. Students attend SCUC ISD.
Builder site ↗Schools
Schools serving Schertz
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUC) serves most of Schertz; parts of the Comal County section are in Comal ISD and parts of the southern Bexar County section are in East Central ISD.
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Clemens High School | 9–12 | SCUC ISD |
| Ray D. Corbett Junior High | 7–8 | SCUC ISD |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate | 5–6 | SCUC ISD |
| Schertz Elementary | PK–4 | SCUC ISD |
| Norma J. Paschal Elementary | PK–4 | SCUC ISD |
| Green Valley Elementary | PK–4 | SCUC ISD |
| Rose Garden Elementary | PK–4 | SCUC 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Selma | From ~$250K | Schertz's western neighbor on I-35, close to The Forum and Retama Park. |
| New Braunfels | From ~$275K | Twenty minutes up I-35 with river access and a historic downtown. |
| Guadalupe County | From ~$230K | Cibolo, Marion and Seguin offer more land and newer subdivisions east of Schertz. |
| Comal County | From ~$300K | Garden Ridge, Bulverde and Canyon Lake bring Hill Country terrain within a short drive. |
| San Antonio | From ~$200K | Northeast San Antonio neighborhoods off Loop 1604 sit minutes away with lower entry prices. |
FAQ
Questions about Schertz
Redfin reported a median sale price of about $370,000 in Schertz for the three months ending September 2026, down about 1% from a year earlier, with homes taking around 86 days to sell. New construction in communities like Hallie's Cove starts higher, around $650,000.
Schertz is in three counties. Most of the city is in Guadalupe County, the area south and west of Cibolo Creek is in Bexar County, and a section north of I-35 is in Comal County. Check the appraisal district record for any property, since tax rates differ.
Most of Schertz is served by Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, which operates Samuel Clemens and Byron P. Steele II high schools. Some Comal County addresses are in Comal ISD and some southern Bexar County addresses are in East Central ISD.
JBSA-Randolph borders Schertz, and most neighborhoods are within about 10 to 15 minutes of its gates. Fort Sam Houston is roughly 25 minutes away via I-35.
Most of Schertz uses 78154. Some eastern areas use 78108, which is shared with Cibolo, and the Comal County section uses 78132.
Yes. Active communities include The Heritage at Saddlebrook Ranch by Ashton Woods, starting around $444,000, and Hallie's Cove by Highland Homes, starting around $650,000. Several other builders have recently sold out or are between phases.
Residents use Crescent Bend Nature Park and the Cibolo Creek trails, swim at Pickrell Park in summer and turn out for the 4th of July Jubilee. The Forum and Retama Park in Selma are a few minutes west, and New Braunfels' rivers are about 20 minutes north.
A local agent can help you compare tax rates across the three counties, check school district lines and weigh resale against new construction incentives. Option One Real Estate works the Schertz and I-35 corridor market from its Boerne office.
Day to day
Close to base, close to the creek
Schertz runs on a weekday rhythm set by Randolph and the I-35 employers, and a weekend rhythm built around parks, youth sports and community events. Cibolo Creek winds along the city's edge, so trails and shade are rarely far away.
Shopping and dining at The Forum and along I-35 are minutes away, downtown San Antonio is about 25 minutes south, and New Braunfels and the Guadalupe and Comal rivers are close enough for an afternoon float.
- 4th of July Jubilee with parade, carnival and fireworks
- Trail loop and birding at Crescent Bend Nature Park
- Summer swimming at the Pickrell Park pool
- Cibolo Creek primitive trails from Cut-Off Park
- Quick trips to The Forum and Retama Park in Selma
- Tubing the Comal and Guadalupe rivers in New Braunfels
Thinking about Schertz?
Talk with an Option One agent who works here, or start with live listings.
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.
- census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/boernecitytexas,helotescitytexas,sanantoniocitytexas,schertzcitytexas,selmacitytexas/PST045224
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- redfin.com/neighborhood/500491/TX/Schertz/Scenic-Hills-Community
- redfin.com/neighborhood/501297/TX/Schertz/Cypress-Point
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