Homes for Sale in Universal City, TX
Universal City sits along Pat Booker Road adjacent to Randolph AFB with a median sale price near $295,000 and roughly 55 days on market. The city of 20,189 is the closest suburb to Randolph AFB’s main gate and draws Military families, retirees, and value buyers with affordable homes and SCUC ISD schools.
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Source: Movoto/Zillow (estimate) & RentCafe Q1 2026 estimates. Pricing estimated from Movoto/Zillow composite. Verify before making purchase decisions.
Universal City Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bexar County.
- Population20,189 / 2,100,000
- Median household income$72,000 / $62,000
- Median home value$250,000
- Median age33.5 yrs
- Population growth1.5% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Universal City Commute Times
Universal City is directly adjacent to Randolph AFB’s main gate with Loop 1604 and I-35 access.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph AFB (main gate) | ~1 mi | 3–5 min | 5–8 min |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~18 mi via I-35 | 20–25 min | 30–40 min |
| JBSA–Fort Sam Houston | ~12 mi | 15–18 min | 25–35 min |
| The Forum / NE SA retail | ~5 mi via Pat Booker | 8–10 min | 12–15 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Universal City city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Universal City at a Glance
- Closest to Randolph
- Shortest commute to Randolph AFB main gate — 3 to 5 minutes.
- SCUC ISD
- Same well-regarded district as Schertz.
- Value pricing
- Affordable homes from the $180s in older sections.
- Retail access
- Pat Booker Road and Loop 1604 provide quick retail access.
- Flight path noise
- Directly under Randolph AFB flight paths. Noise is a factor.
- Small city, limited inventory
- Fewer than 120 active listings at any time.
- Older stock
- Many homes built 1960s–1980s in base-adjacent sections.
- Bexar County taxes
- ~2.20% effective.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Universal City
- Property taxes
- Universal City’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.20%. On a $295000 home that’s roughly $6,490/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 Olympia Hills. Most older sections no HOA.
Tax data: Bexar Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Universal City Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Universal City neighborhood guide.
Olympia Hills
Established community with golf course. Homes $200s–$350s.
Universal City proper
Mix of base-era homes and updated stock. Homes from $180s.
Universal City proper guide →Kitty Hawk / Randolph Heights
Military-adjacent with homes $200s–$300s.
Westwood Village
Affordable established. Homes from $160s.
Universal City Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Elementary | PK-2 | ~520 | SCUC ISD |
| Schlather Intermediate | 3-5 | ~580 | SCUC ISD |
| Wiederstein Elementary | PK-5 | ~690 | SCUC ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Corbett Junior High | 6-8 | SCUC ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Clemens High School | 9-12 | SCUC ISD |
| Steele High School | 9-12 | SCUC ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| SCUC ISD | 16 | ~15,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.