Bexar County

MyTownView tracks 24 municipalities in Bexar County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

24Municipalities
1,636,194Residents
218Articles
46Meetings (30d)
$106,348Avg. Median Income
$409,854Avg. Home Value

Recent News

218
Apr 15Major power outages affect thousands in far west San AntonioSan AntonioApr 15Rising inventory keeps San Antonio home prices steady as sales recoverSan AntonioApr 15‘You can market yourself’: San Antonio teacher applies to join TEFA vendor databaseSan AntonioApr 15How often does large hail actually happen in San Antonio? Here's what we found.San AntonioApr 15Consolidation continues: San Antonio, Hill Country-area realtor associations to mergeSan AntonioApr 15Isolated downpours possible in South-Central Texas. Here’s when.San AntonioApr 15San Antonio launches 'Trees Everywhere' project push to plant 1,000 trees by 2036San AntonioApr 14Ted Cruz keeps up push to require AM radio in all U.S. vehicles — and a San Antonio company is all for itSan AntonioApr 14Fiesta 2026: What to know before you go about travel, parking, safety and moreSan AntonioApr 14El Paso businessman’s body found in trash bag in San Antonio, son chargedEl PasoApr 14Castle Hills police chief resigns after 6 months, says role wasn’t ‘right long-term fit’Castle HillsApr 14A strong cold front will arrive in South Texas as Fiesta beginsSan AntonioApr 14Judge temporarily allows women, minority-owned businesses to qualify for Texas HUB program againSan AntonioApr 13Judge sets evidence deadline for Texas Rangers, Olmos Park PD in Brad Simpson murder trialOlmos ParkApr 13San Antonio man charged with child sexual assault captured in Mexico, US Marshals Service saysSan Antonio

Meetings

46

Upcoming

Apr 20Planning and Zoning CommissionConverseAgendaApr 21City CouncilConverseAgenda

Recent

Apr 15Board of Public WorksKirbyVideoApr 15Board of Public WorksUniversal CityVideoApr 15Board of Public WorksLeon ValleyVideoApr 15Board of Public WorksLive OakVideoApr 15Ethics Review BoardConverseAgendaApr 14BID Meeting 4-13SelmaVideoApr 14Converse Economic Development Corporation BoardConverseVideoApr 13Parks and RecreationConverseVideo

Rankings in Bexar County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Sandy OaksBexar+3.2%
2ConverseBexar+2.9%
3HelotesBexar+2.8%
4SelmaBexar+1.8%
5Universal CityBexar+1.7%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1Sandy OaksBexar1.3 total crimes per 1k
2HelotesBexar8.2 total crimes per 1k
3Terrell HillsBexar14.0 total crimes per 1k
4ConverseBexar20.2 total crimes per 1k
5KirbyBexar21.1 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1SelmaBexar0.16%
2HelotesBexar0.20%
3Sandy OaksBexar0.21%
4Alamo HeightsBexar0.22%
5Terrell HillsBexar0.22%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

i
Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1SelmaBexar86 / 100
2HelotesBexar81 / 100
3Sandy OaksBexar80 / 100
4Alamo HeightsBexar78 / 100
5Terrell HillsBexar78 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Alamo Heights

Pop. 7,492Income $183,088Homes $779,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Balcones Heights

Pop. 2,715Income $29,375Homes $199,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Castle Hills

Pop. 3,943Income $95,391Homes $419,400
City (Mayor-Council)

China Grove

Pop. 1,215Income $103,162Homes $359,800
Town (Board of Trustees)

Converse

Pop. 29,607Income $94,222Homes $248,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Elmendorf

Pop. 2,389Income $51,691Homes $161,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Grey Forest

Pop. 640Income $110,417Homes $473,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Helotes

Pop. 9,630Income $132,675Homes $399,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Hill Country Village

Pop. 815Income $250,001Homes $1,203,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Hollywood Park

Pop. 3,143Income $138,378Homes $481,900
Town (Board of Trustees)

Kirby

Pop. 8,117Income $55,532Homes $165,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Leon Valley

Pop. 11,446Income $59,481Homes $253,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Live Oak

Pop. 15,984Income $79,696Homes $246,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Olmos Park

Pop. 2,115Income $176,500Homes $896,300
City (Mayor-Council)

San Antonio

Pop. 1,479,835Income $65,056Homes $235,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Sandy Oaks

Pop. 5,396Income $50,806Homes $120,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Selma

Pop. 11,503Income $97,066Homes $313,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Shavano Park

Pop. 3,670Income $164,583Homes $906,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Somerset

Pop. 2,005Income $77,917Homes $200,400
City (Mayor-Council)

St. Hedwig

Pop. 2,313Income $147,390Homes $282,100
Town (Board of Trustees)

Terrell Hills

Pop. 5,070Income $186,400Homes $838,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Universal City

Pop. 20,189Income $74,811Homes $269,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Von Ormy

Pop. 1,142Income $38,869Homes $80,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Windcrest

Pop. 5,820Income $89,844Homes $302,000
City (Mayor-Council)