City profile
Universal City, TX
Bexar County · Population 20,189
Universal City is a town in Bexar County, TX with about 20,189 residents and a typical home value near $270,000. It is 14 miles from San Antonio, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
52°F
Summer avg
86°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$269,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,869
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Hail, Tornado, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
10 mi to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 54% Democratic / 45% Republican
Community
Population
20,189
Black population
8.2%
County
Bexar County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 20,189 residents
- Typical home value about $270,000
- 14 miles from San Antonio, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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