Universal City, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.6

C

out of 100

Overview

Universal City is a Texas city with a population of approximately 20,028, part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $266,030. Median household income is $71,287.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,028 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $266,030 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,287 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.2 minutes
  • Part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,028

Source: Census ACS

$266,030

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,287

Source: Census ACS

28.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

99 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Bexar County (county-level results)

54%
45%
Democrat 411,389
Republican 337,545
Leans D+9.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 77.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 73.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.6

Location

Universal City, TX (29.5516, -98.3067)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.