Converse, Texas
Among the top 13% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 25% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US places
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 10% for property tax rate
Converse is a mid-size city in Texas with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on school quality and property tax rate.
Official websiteconversetx.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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69%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.3 in2.0 in
muggy 61%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 48% of US places
Home Value$216k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 19% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 32% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.98%better than 10% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.24%better than 75% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 48% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.6 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days195 daysbetter than 18% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days105 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.3better than 58% of US places
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 87% of US places
School Quality37.8better than 11% of US places
Violent Crime881/100kbetter than 42% of US places
Property Crime1661/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Community
Population28,05295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.818th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0260th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1815th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)28.8%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)17.7%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)46.1%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 36% of US places
Walkability10.0/20better than 86% of US places
Airport Distance10 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.6%better than 70% of US places
Amenities Nearby45.63better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Converse an affordable place to live?
- Converse is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Converse?
- The median home value in Converse is $216k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Converse?
- Median household income in Converse is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Converse?
- Median gross rent in Converse is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Converse safe?
- Converse is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 881/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1661/100k.
- What is the weather like in Converse?
- Converse averages 85°F in July and 52°F in January, with 33.6 in of annual precipitation and about 195 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Converse?
- Public-school quality in Converse is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Converse?
- The average one-way commute in Converse is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)