County seat: Floresville · Texas
Wilson County
Floresville, La Vernia, Poth and Stockdale, with one-acre homesites and farm tracts 30 to 40 minutes southeast of downtown San Antonio.
- ~52,800Population
- ~$401KMedian Sale Price
- FloresvilleCounty Seat
- 804 sq miLand Area
Where it is
Where Wilson County sits
South Texas, southeast of San Antonio (San Antonio River and Cibolo Creek country.
- ~40 minto Downtown San Antonio
from Floresville via US-181 N (about 35 min from La Vernia via US-87) - ~50 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
from La Vernia via US-87 and Loop 1604 - ~1 hr 10 minto Boerne
from La Vernia via Loop 1604 and I-10 W - ~1 hr 50 minto Victoria
from Floresville via US-181 S and US-87
Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.
About Wilson County
Farm towns and one-acre lots southeast of San Antonio
Wilson County was formed in 1860 from parts of Bexar and Karnes counties. Sutherland Springs, a mineral-springs resort town on Cibolo Creek, was the first county seat before the government moved to Floresville after the Civil War. Floresville's courthouse dates to 1884, and the town still fills its courthouse square every October for the Floresville Peanut Festival, a nod to the peanut farming that once defined the area.
The San Antonio River crosses the county from northwest to southeast, and Cibolo Creek runs through La Vernia and Sutherland Springs. Outside the towns, the land is a mix of pasture, post oak and pecan bottoms. Near Floresville, Rancho de las Cabras was the ranch outpost for Mission Espada and is now part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Most buyers here want land without a long drive. La Vernia, on US-87, and Floresville, on US-181, are both within about 40 minutes of downtown San Antonio, and new subdivisions around them are often built on homesites of three-quarters of an acre to an acre. Poth, Stockdale and the rural communities of Kosciusko, Pandora and Union offer smaller towns and larger tracts further out.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2024). Figures are rounded.
What stands out
Why people choose Wilson County
Floresville Peanut Festival
A three-day festival on the courthouse square each October, held the second full weekend of the month, with free admission, a parade, peanut brittle and roasted peanuts.
Rancho de las Cabras
The ranch outpost of Mission Espada near Floresville, built in the 1700s along the San Antonio River and now part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Visits are by scheduled tour.
Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee
Running since 1936 on the third weekend in June, the jubilee brings a parade, rodeo events, a carnival and plenty of watermelon to Stockdale.
Floresville River Park and Trail
A 33-acre park on the San Antonio River with ball fields and pavilions, plus a two-mile greenway trail and the city's junior Olympic-sized pool nearby.
Acreage Close to the City
Many newer subdivisions use three-quarter-acre to one-acre homesites, with room for a shop, garden or RV garage, and larger farm tracts are common outside town.
Cibolo Creek Communities
La Vernia and Sutherland Springs grew up along Cibolo Creek. Sutherland Springs once drew visitors to its mineral springs and served as the first county seat.
Towns & areas
Where people live in Wilson County
Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.
Floresville (in town)
$200K–$400KChaparral Ranch (Floresville)
$400K–$600KPradera Ridge (Floresville)
$450K–$650KLa Vernia (in town)
$280K–$500KLa Vernia acreage
$400K–$900KSutherland Springs
$200K–$500KPoth
$180K–$380KStockdale
$180K–$400KKosciusko and Pandora
$300K–$900K
- 1860Year Wilson County was formed
- 1884Year the Floresville courthouse was built
- 1936First Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee
- 33Acres in Floresville River Park
- 84.7%Of households own their home
Live MLS data
Wilson County homes for sale
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HOA fees
What to expect monthly
| Community type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Older homes in Floresville, La Vernia, Poth and Stockdale | None |
| Newer acreage subdivisions | ~$25–$60/month |
| Rural farm and ranch tracts | Usually none (deed restrictions common) |
Most in-town homes have no HOA. New acreage communities typically have modest dues; M/I Homes lists about $38/month at Chaparral Ranch. Confirm dues and restrictions for each property.
What HOA dues often cover
- Entry landscaping and signage
- Common-area mowing and drainage maintenance
- Deed restriction enforcement (home size, outbuildings, livestock)
- Private road upkeep in some rural subdivisions
Parks & recreation
Getting outside in Wilson County
Floresville River Park
33 acresSH 97 West, about 2 miles west of US-181, Floresville, TX 78114
Directions ↗Pecan Park
9 acresHospital Blvd & 3rd St, Floresville, TX 78114
Directions ↗La Vernia City Park
221 San Antonio Rd, La Vernia, TX 78121
Directions ↗Stockdale City Park
111 SH 123, Stockdale, TX 78160
Directions ↗
New construction
Building now in Wilson County
Builders and pricing change often. Confirm details with the builder, and bring your own agent to the first visit.
Chaparral Ranch
One- and two-story plans off B Street/Old Stockdale Road in Floresville, zoned to Floresville ISD, with optional detached or RV garages.
Builder site ↗Pradera Ridge
Single-story ranch-style plans with covered patios on one-acre lots near Highway 181 in Wilson County.
Builder site ↗Schools
Schools serving Wilson County
Floresville ISD and La Vernia ISD serve most residents; Poth ISD and Stockdale ISD serve their towns, and edges of the county fall in Nixon-Smiley, Falls City and Karnes City ISDs.
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Floresville North Elementary | K-5 | Floresville ISD |
| Floresville South Elementary | K-5 | Floresville ISD |
| Floresville Middle School | 6-8 | Floresville ISD |
| Floresville High School | 9-12 | Floresville ISD |
| La Vernia Primary | PK-2 | La Vernia ISD |
| La Vernia Intermediate | 3-5 | La Vernia ISD |
| La Vernia Junior High | 6-8 | La Vernia ISD |
| La Vernia High School | 9-12 | La Vernia ISD |
| Poth High School | 9-12 | Poth ISD |
| Stockdale High School | 9-12 | Stockdale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | From ~$200K | Southeast San Antonio and the Loop 1604 corridor sit just across the county line with shorter commutes. |
| Guadalupe County | From ~$250K | Directly north, with Seguin, Marion and the Cibolo area offering more subdivisions near I-10. |
| Atascosa County | From ~$155K | Next door to the southwest, with Pleasanton and Poteet at lower price points. |
| Schertz | From ~$250K | A suburban option up FM 1518 and I-10 for buyers who want more retail and Randolph AFB access. |
| San Antonio | From ~$180K | The full city market is about 35 to 40 minutes from La Vernia or Floresville. |
FAQ
Questions about Wilson County
The median sale price in Wilson County was about $401,000 over the three months through September 2026, according to Redfin. The Census Bureau's 2024 ACS puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $321,300. New acreage homes around La Vernia and Floresville tend to sell above the county median.
Floresville is the county seat. Sutherland Springs held the title first, and the county government moved to Floresville after the Civil War.
Floresville is about 31 miles from downtown San Antonio, roughly 40 minutes via US-181. La Vernia is about 35 minutes away via US-87.
Floresville ISD and La Vernia ISD cover most of the county's population, and Poth ISD and Stockdale ISD serve those towns. A few edges of the county fall in Nixon-Smiley, Falls City and Karnes City ISDs. Check district boundaries for a specific address.
Yes. M/I Homes is building at Chaparral Ranch in Floresville on 3/4 to 1 acre homesites, and Texas Homes is building at Pradera Ridge on one-acre lots. Additional builders and small custom subdivisions are active around La Vernia.
The Floresville Peanut Festival runs for three days on the second full weekend of October on the courthouse square in downtown Floresville. Admission and parking are free.
Many do. Some rural areas have a water supply corporation line, while others rely on private wells, and most homes outside city limits use septic systems. Ask for utility providers, well records and septic permits early.
Yes. Option One Real Estate is based in Boerne and works with buyers across the San Antonio region. Whoever you choose should know how rural utilities, flood zones and ag valuations work in Wilson County.
Day to day
Small-Town Weekends Outside the Loop
Wilson County life runs on school sports, church picnics and county fair season. Floresville's courthouse square anchors the Peanut Festival in October, Stockdale's Watermelon Jubilee kicks off summer in June, and La Vernia's city park stays busy with ball games and the splash pad.
Plenty of residents commute into San Antonio for work and come home to a few acres. Evenings and weekends mean mowing, horses, a backyard garden or fishing along the San Antonio River, and the drive into the city for a concert or a Spurs game takes well under an hour.
- Floresville Peanut Festival on the courthouse square each October
- Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee on the third weekend in June
- Rancho de las Cabras tours with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
- Walking the two-mile Floresville greenway trail
- Splash pad, disc golf and StoryWalk at La Vernia City Park
- Floresville Community Market on the second Saturday of the month
Thinking about Wilson County?
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.
- censusreporter.org/profiles/05000US48493-wilson-county-tx/
- api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25003&geo_ids=05000US48493
- www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_Gaz_counties_national.zip
- redfin.com/county/2886/TX/Wilson-County/housing-market
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_County,_Texas
- floresvilletx.gov/community/parks-recreation/
- floresvilletx.gov/government/city-news/77th-annual-floresville-peanut-festival-preps-underway/
- nps.gov/places/rancho-de-las-cabras.htm
- lavernia-tx.gov/page/Parks%20Department
- stockdaletx.gov/things-to-do
- stockdaletx.gov/watermelon-jubilee
- wilsoncountynews.com/articles/kick-off-your-summer-with-82nd-annual-stockdale-watermelon-jubilee/
- mihomes.com/new-homes/texas/greater-san-antonio/floresville/chaparral-ranch
- texas-homes.com/pradera-ridge
- nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/ (Wilson County public schools, 2024-25/2025-26)
- shsfloresville.org/
- router.project-osrm.org (drive-time estimates)