San Antonio metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Staples, TX
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About Staples
Staples is a city of roughly 190 residents (Wikipedia; incorporated 2008) in northeastern Guadalupe County, first settled in 1852 with a cotton gin on the San Marcos River by 1867. It is about as rural as it gets in the San Antonio metro — farmland, the San Marcos River, and a handful of historic structures — with essentially no standing home inventory: Realtor.com showed 2 active listings (land) and no median home price on September 24, 2026.
Home prices in Staples
Home prices in Staples vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Staples
- The San Marcos River — kayaking and river access in the surrounding area.
- Rural Guadalupe County farmland and farm-to-market roads.
Commuting from Staples
- About 50–60 minutes to downtown San Antonio via SH-123 to I-10 (approximate).
Staples FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Staples, TX?
Home prices in Staples vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Staples, TX?
About 50–60 minutes to downtown San Antonio via SH-123 to I-10 (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.