{"id":9499,"date":"2026-07-29T15:49:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/?p=9499"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:54:23","slug":"universal-city-tx-neighborhood-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/universal-city-tx-neighborhood-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Neighborhoods in Universal City, TX: 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Universal City sits directly adjacent to JBSA-Randolph on the northeast side of San Antonio, where Military families and civilian buyers find some of the metro area’s most accessible home prices. Median sale prices run around $270K, with most homes falling between $200K and $350K. Judson ISD serves the area, and daily commutes to downtown San Antonio average 25 to 30 minutes via I-35.<\/p>\n

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$200K\u2013$350K<\/div>\n
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Judson ISD<\/div>\n
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25 min<\/div>\n
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About the Neighborhood<\/div>\n

What defines Universal City<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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$200K to $350K<\/div>\n
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2.0%<\/div>\n
Tax Rate<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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$300 to $800 per year<\/div>\n
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1960s to 1980s<\/div>\n
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4.5<\/span><\/div>\n

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7.0<\/span><\/div>\n

Value<\/span><\/p>\n
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8.5<\/span><\/div>\n

Commute<\/span><\/p>\n
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7.0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Universal City’s biggest draw is location. Sitting right next to JBSA-Randolph’s main gate, it gives Military families a commute measured in minutes, not miles. That base proximity keeps demand steady and resale values predictable in the $200K to $350K range, which lines up well with E-6 and above BAH rates. For a side-by-side comparison, see the San Antonio neighborhood directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The city carries a Purple Heart designation, and you can feel the Military roots in how the community operates. Around 20,000 residents live here, mostly in established single-family subdivisions like Coronado Village and Forum Creek. Judson ISD serves the area, feeding into Judson and Wagner high schools.<\/p>\n

Shopping and dining cluster along the Forum at Olympia Parkway, so daily errands stay local. Universal City Park anchors the green space with Aina Blake Dog Park and Red Horse Park giving families and pet owners room to spread out. For a small incorporated city, it punches above its weight on convenience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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