Converse is a growing northeast Bexar County city with convenient connections to Loop 1604, FM 78 and Interstate 10. Its location near Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph and major employment corridors makes it a practical home base for military households and commuters, while local parks and neighborhoods give the city an identity of its own.
Converse at a glance
- Location: northeast Bexar County, near Randolph Air Force Base
- Character: established neighborhoods alongside newer residential growth
- Schools: Judson Independent School District
- Good fit for: households seeking suburban convenience and northeast-side access
History and local character
Converse traces its beginnings to the arrival of the railroad in the late nineteenth century. The community was named for Major James Converse, an engineer associated with the Southern Pacific Railroad. Today, reminders of its rural past sit alongside subdivisions, businesses and expanding transportation routes.
Parks, recreation and community life
Converse City Park and North Park support community recreation with athletic fields, courts, trails, pavilions, lakes and play areas. Municipal programs and seasonal events create opportunities for residents to gather, while nearby Live Oak, Universal City and San Antonio add extensive shopping, dining and entertainment choices.
Homes and neighborhoods
The city includes older neighborhoods with mature streets as well as newer subdivisions near the developing edges of the community. That variety gives buyers and renters several styles to compare. For a specific home, review traffic patterns, future development, utilities, taxes and school attendance boundaries.
Schools, healthcare and getting around
Public-school students are served by Judson Independent School District. See our education guide for broader area information. Loop 1604, FM 78 and I-10 connect Converse with Randolph, Fort Sam Houston, downtown San Antonio and the region’s northeast employment centers. Clinics and everyday medical care are available nearby, with larger hospitals accessible in northeast San Antonio.
Nearby communities
Nearby communities include Kirby, Live Oak, Universal City and Schertz. Explore the full Cities & Communities guide to compare more places around metropolitan San Antonio.
Why people choose Converse
People choose Converse for its proximity to Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, broad selection of established and newer neighborhoods, and substantial parks and recreation facilities. Direct access to major northeast-side routes makes the community especially convenient.
Population and demographics
- Estimated population: 29,607
- Median age: 33.8 years
- Households: 10,288
- Average household size: 2.9 people
Income and housing snapshot
- Median household income: $94,222
- Per capita income: $36,849
- Median value of owner-occupied homes: $248,400
- Median gross rent: $1,693 per month
- Owner-occupied housing rate: 74%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates.
