Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
11%
Selma
Selma, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,048
Population
11,707
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A growing suburban enclave just minutes from San Antonio
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Selma is a small city located about twenty miles northeast of Downtown San Antonio on I-35. The population has grown more than tenfold since the year 2000, with many folks drawn to the relaxed suburban atmosphere and easy access to the city. Randolph Air Force Base sits just south of town, making Selma a popular option for armed service personnel as well as civilian military employees. The local rental market predominately features single-family homes, with a handful of handful of apartment communities in the mix as well, providing options for every taste and lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,870
Average: $100,616
Education
3,712
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,062
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Selma has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Selma, TX is $1,045 for a studio, $1,139 for one bedroom, $1,406 for two bedrooms, and $1,690 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Selma has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,139/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$1,916/month
1,954 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,360/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Selma, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Comanche Lookout Park
- Friesenhahn Park
- Mud Creek Park
- Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
- Natural Bridge Caverns - TX
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- San Antonio International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.