Homes for Sale in Converse, TX
Converse sits along FM 78 east of San Antonio near Randolph AFB with a median sale price near $280,000 and roughly 65 days on market. The city of 29,607 draws Military families and first-time buyers with some of the most affordable homes in the SA metro and direct Randolph AFB access.
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Source: Zillow (estimate) & RentCafe Q1 2026 estimates. Active listing count estimated. Verify before making purchase decisions.
Converse Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bexar County.
- Population29,607 / 2,100,000
- Median household income$68,000 / $62,000
- Median home value$245,000
- Median age32.0 yrs
- Population growth3.5% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Converse Commute Times
Converse connects to San Antonio via Loop 1604 and I-35, with Randolph AFB along its eastern border.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph AFB | ~5 mi via FM 78 | 8–10 min | 10–15 min |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~15 mi via I-35 | 18–22 min | 30–40 min |
| JBSA–Lackland | ~25 mi via Loop 410 | 30–35 min | 45–55 min |
| Forum / NE SA retail | ~8 mi via Loop 1604 | 10–15 min | 18–25 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Converse city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Converse at a Glance
- Most affordable near JBSA
- Entry prices under $200K in some older sections.
- Randolph AFB proximity
- Adjacent to the base — shortest commute for Randolph personnel.
- Judson ISD
- Growing district with new campuses.
- Loop 1604 access
- Quick connection to NE SA retail and medical centers.
- Bexar County taxes
- Effective ~2.25%, among the highest in the region.
- Flight path noise
- Under Randolph AFB flight paths. Noise levels vary.
- Older housing stock
- Many homes built 1970s–1990s with dated finishes.
- Limited walkability
- Fully car-dependent.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Converse
- Property taxes
- Converse’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.25%. On a $280000 home that’s roughly $6,300/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Bexar Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA $25–$60/month in newer communities. Older neighborhoods often no HOA.
Tax data: Bexar Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Converse Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Converse neighborhood guide.
Rolling Meadows
Established. Homes $180s–$280s. Judson ISD.
Woodlake
Affordable starter. Homes from $160s.
Legacy at Converse
Newer construction from $230s.
Kitty Hawk
Military-adjacent established. Homes $200s–$300s.
Meadow Crest
Mid-range community. Homes $250s–$350s.
Converse Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converse Elementary | PK-5 | ~580 | Judson ISD |
| Woodlake Elementary | PK-5 | ~550 | Judson ISD |
| Legacy Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Judson ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Metzger Middle School | 6-8 | Judson ISD |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | 6-8 | Judson ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Judson High School | 9-12 | Judson ISD |
| Wagner High School | 9-12 | Judson ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Judson ISD | 27 | ~24,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.