Signals
Scenic Oaks
Schertz
Opportunity
64 · Top 34%
vs58 · Top 46%
Climate
73 · Top 37%
vs72 · Top 42%
Physical resilience
48 · Bottom 39%
vs58 · Top 50%
Housing affordability
98 · Top 13%
vs94 · Top 23%
Access
90 · Bottom 43%
vs95 · Top 37%
Economic stability
68 · Top 34%
vs72 · Top 25%
Measured values
| Metric | Scenic Oaks | Schertz | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,569 | 44,050 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $174,962 | $99,948 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $64,403 | $43,174 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,340/sq mi | 1,330/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $563,100 | $317,100 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,835 | $1,659 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 83.4% | 78.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.0% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.0% | -0.9% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.1% | 39.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 5.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 95°F | 96°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 41°F | 41°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 17 mi | 13 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 32.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Scenic Oaks
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
Schertz
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
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