Neighborhood Guide
Living in Castroville
Castroville is the quiet answer for buyers who want history, character, and more land than the suburbs offer, without giving up reasonable access to San Antonio. It is the only Alsatian community in America, and it feels like it.
Getting there
About 28 to 32 minutes to downtown San Antonio via US-90.
Commute honesty
About 28-32 minutes to downtown San Antonio via US-90; residents average about 30 minutes one way (Census ACS)
The numbers, verified
Updated October 2026Median sale price
About $475,000 (median sale price, 2026; Houzeo ~$476K, Orchard ~$475K); more space per dollar than the nearer suburbs
Commute to downtown San Antonio
About 28-32 minutes to downtown San Antonio via US-90; residents average about 30 minutes one way (Census ACS)
School ratings
Medina Valley ISD: Niche grade A- (#9 in the San Antonio area, 2026); rated A (95/100) by the Texas Education Agency
Medina Valley ISD district guideSources: Redfin: Castroville housing market, 2026 · Census Reporter: Castroville commute time (ACS) · Niche: Medina Valley ISD rating · Medina Valley ISD: TEA A rating · Redfin: Castroville housing market, 2026 · Routing: Fort Sam Houston to Castroville . Figures are the latest verifiable data available as of October 2026, so treat them as a snapshot, not a guarantee.
The Little Alsace of Texas: historic charm, 30 minutes west of San Antonio
The short version
Castroville is a historic Hill Country town in Medina County about 25 miles west of San Antonio on US-90, founded in 1844 by Alsatian settlers. Its National Register historic district holds nearly 100 colonial Alsatian structures, and the town offers a slower pace and more home for the money.
A town out of Alsace
Founded in 1844 by Henri Castro, Castroville preserves roughly 96 colonial Alsatian houses and structures from the 1840s through 1920, many facing the Medina River. The architecture is unlike anything else in Texas, and the historic district is walkable on a self-guided tour. Landmark Inn, the Steinbach House, and the riverfront make it a genuinely special place to live.
The value equation
Castroville gives you more space per dollar than the nearer suburbs, with a softer, slower market. Homes range from historic riverfront properties to newer homes on larger lots. For buyers who value character and quiet over a shorter drive, it offers some of the best value in the region.
The schools
Castroville is served by Medina Valley ISD, rated A (95 out of 100) by the Texas Education Agency and grade A- on Niche for 2026, and the district guide on the San Antonio Living hub has the full picture of campuses and programs. Because Medina Valley covers a wide stretch of far-west Bexar and Medina counties, I verify the exact feeder school for each address before showing a home.
Commute and convenience
US-90 runs straight into the west side of San Antonio, about 28 to 32 minutes to downtown in normal traffic, and the route tends to move better than the crowded north corridors. Basic services are in town, and the city's conveniences are close enough for the times you need them.
The drive to every JBSA base
Castroville sits west of San Antonio on US-90, which makes JBSA-Lackland the closest base by far: roughly 20 to 30 minutes in normal traffic. Fort Sam Houston runs about 30 minutes via US-90. JBSA-Randolph, on the far northeast side about 45 miles away, is the longest of the four by distance, and Camp Bullis in the northwest is also a cross-town trip. If your orders put you at Lackland, Castroville is genuinely convenient; for Randolph or Bullis, the east or north suburbs usually fit better.
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