Neighborhoods Near Randolph AFB: Comparing the Cities Around JBSA Randolph
Universal City, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, and Live Oak compared with real sales data
JBSA Randolph sits in Universal City, in the middle of a northeast San Antonio corridor where several small cities meet. For service members assigned there, the choice usually comes down to Universal City, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, or Live Oak, with Selma and Windcrest also nearby. Each has a different mix of home ages, prices, school districts, and tax structures, and those differences matter more than which one looks closest on a map.
This guide compares the corridor using LERA MLS closed sales from September 2025 through September 2026, drawn from the neighborhood guides Tami Price has published for each city. Tami is the Broker Owner of Tami Price Properties, a U.S. Air Force veteran who grew up as an Air Force dependent, and a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) with two decades of experience and about 1,000 closed transactions.
Key takeaways
- Converse and Universal City had the lowest overall medians in the corridor, $240,000 and $265,000.
- Cibolo had a median of $365,000, and new construction made up nearly half of its sales.
- Schertz had the most sales, 427 across 15 communities, with medians from $160,000 to about $548,000.
- School districts include Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, Judson ISD, and East Central ISD, and assignments depend on the address.
- Living near Randolph does not guarantee a short commute. Gate, schedule, and traffic matter.
How do the cities near Randolph compare?
The table below summarizes each city's neighborhood guide. Sales counts cover only the communities profiled in each guide, not every sale in the city.
| City | Sales in guide | Median sold price | School districts | New construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal City | 107 | $265,000 overall | SCUCISD or Judson ISD | Limited: Cibolo Crossing only |
| Converse | 355 | $240,000 overall | Judson ISD or East Central ISD | About 36% of sales |
| Live Oak | 133 | $216,000 to about $418,000 by community | Mostly Judson ISD | Vista Ridge and Skybrooke |
| Cibolo | 249 | $365,000 overall | Mostly SCUCISD | Nearly half of sales |
| Schertz | 427 | $160,000 to about $548,000 by community | Mostly SCUCISD | Several active communities |
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What are the main areas near Randolph like?
Universal City
Universal City is home to JBSA Randolph and offers established neighborhoods such as Coronado Village, Sunrise Canyon, Olympia Hills, and Park Olympia, plus new construction in Cibolo Crossing. Its 107 sales had a median of $265,000, with most between $200,000 and $350,000. Read the Universal City Neighborhoods Guide.
Schertz
Schertz spans parts of Guadalupe, Bexar, and Comal counties and offers the widest mix in the corridor, from older neighborhoods like Aviation Heights to active master-planned communities. The Crossvine and Homestead were the most active, with 96 and 94 sales and medians of about $446,500 and $547,900. Read the Schertz Neighborhoods Guide.
Cibolo
Cibolo has seen substantial residential growth, and new homes made up 115 of the 249 sales in its guide. The median was $365,000, with Steele Creek the most active community. MUD and special district taxes apply in some areas, so two similarly priced homes can carry different monthly costs. Read the Cibolo Neighborhoods Guide.
Converse
Converse sits near both JBSA Randolph and JBSA Fort Sam Houston and had the lowest overall median in the corridor, $240,000 across 355 sales. Paloma and Horizon Pointe led activity, each a large community built in sections. Read the Converse Neighborhoods Guide.
Live Oak
Live Oak combines homes from the 1960s and 1970s with new construction in Vista Ridge and Skybrooke, so its medians range from $216,000 in Live Oak Village to about $418,000 in Vista Ridge. It sits beside one of the busiest retail areas in northeast San Antonio. Read the Live Oak Neighborhoods Guide.
Selma and Windcrest
Selma, just off I-35, grew from about 5,500 residents in 2010 to nearly 11,000 in 2020 and spans parts of Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties. Windcrest is a small Bexar County city of about 5,900 residents, known as the City of Lights for its holiday displays. Its 78 single-family and garden home sales over the past year had a median of $336,000, ranging from $110,000 to $500,000. Tami has not yet published sales data for Selma, so buyers considering it should ask for a current comparison of recent sales.
Mileage is not the commute
"Living close to Randolph doesn't automatically guarantee a short commute," Tami says. "Gate access, duty schedules, and traffic along FM 78 and Loop 1604 can make a difference. I encourage my military clients to evaluate their actual commute rather than relying solely on mileage." That is why this guide does not quote drive times. The best test is driving the route at the hours you would actually travel.
What should Randolph buyers weigh besides price?
Total monthly cost
Property taxes, HOA fees, MUD or special district taxes, and insurance vary across the corridor. Compare the estimated monthly payment, not just the price.
School assignment
SCUCISD, Judson ISD, and East Central ISD all serve parts of this area, and district lines do not follow city lines. Verify every address with the district.
Aircraft noise
Randolph is an active military installation. Visit a home at different times of day to judge aircraft activity for yourself.
New or resale
Builder incentives can make new construction competitive, while established homes can offer larger lots and mature trees. Compare the full financial picture.
VA loans can be used throughout the corridor when the home meets VA property requirements. Read Military Homebuying in San Antonio, or read about PCS relocation to JBSA.
What is it like living near Randolph?
The corridor offers most of what a family needs within a short drive. Shopping centers on the retail hub where Live Oak and Selma meet, including The Forum at Olympia Parkway, which carries a Selma address, and IKEA and the Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union headquarters, both in Live Oak.
For recreation, the Olympia Hills Golf and Event Center in Universal City is one of the area's established destinations. Live Oak maintains the 75-acre Main City Park, with walking trails around Live Oak Lake, disc golf, and ball fields, and Selma is home to the Retama Park horse racing track.
Pediatric care, veterinary clinics, and private school options are spread throughout the corridor and nearby San Antonio. Because the right choice depends on where a family lands, Tami helps clients look at what is close to the specific homes they are considering.
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Book a consultationWhat should sellers near Randolph know?
Sellers in this corridor are rarely competing only with the house down the street. "We're competing for buyers who may be considering homes throughout Northeast San Antonio, including Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, and Live Oak," Tami says. Buyers compare price, condition, updates, property taxes, and builder incentives across all of those cities, so a home is best priced against the full set of choices a buyer has, not only its own subdivision.
Randolph also brings a steady flow of military buyers, which rewards listings prepared for PCS timelines, VA financing, virtual showings, and remote purchases. Sellers with a VA loan should ask whether it is assumable, since a below-market rate can be a strong marketing point. Read what sellers should know about assumable VA loans or request a free CMA.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is closest to JBSA Randolph?
Randolph is located in Universal City, and Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, and Live Oak all border the surrounding area. The shortest commute depends on the gate used, the duty schedule, and traffic on FM 78 and Loop 1604, not just distance.
What is the most affordable city near Randolph?
Based on LERA MLS closed sales from September 2025 through September 2026, Converse had the lowest overall median in the corridor at $240,000, followed by Universal City at $265,000. Several established neighborhoods in Universal City, Live Oak, and Schertz also had medians near or below $220,000.
Where is new construction near Randolph?
New construction was most active in Cibolo, where it made up nearly half of sales, along with communities in Schertz such as The Crossvine and Homestead, Paloma and Horizon Pointe in Converse, Vista Ridge and Skybrooke in Live Oak, and Cibolo Crossing in Universal City.
What school districts serve the Randolph area?
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD serves much of Schertz, Cibolo, and part of Universal City. Judson ISD serves much of Live Oak and parts of Converse and Universal City, and East Central ISD serves other parts of Converse. Assignments should always be verified by address with the district.
Can I buy near Randolph before I arrive?
Yes. Many military buyers purchase before reporting, using detailed virtual showings and local coordination of inspections and walkthroughs. Starting early leaves time to compare cities and plan around the report date.
About the data: figures come from Tami Price's neighborhood guides, based on LERA MLS closed sales of single-family homes from September 2025 through September 2026. Each guide covers selected communities, not every sale in the city. MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Compare all San Antonio areas.
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Tami Price, Broker Owner, Tami Price Properties | U.S. Air Force veteran | MRP | Texas license 572393 | Brokerage license 9017198 | (210) 620-6681 | [email protected]
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