San Antonio metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Universal City, TX
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About Universal City
Universal City is a middle-class suburb northeast of San Antonio, wrapped around Randolph Air Force Base — its economy and identity are intertwined with the installation. Housing is affordable 1960s–1990s single-family plus apartment corridors; the Olympia Hills golf course area is a local landmark.
Home prices in Universal City
The median listing price in Universal City is $279,000.
Top places in Universal City
- Universal City Municipal Building and City Hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Site of the historic Geier and Schmid Farm, now a golf course hole (shown below).
- NEARBY LANDMARK: The "Taj Mahal" at Randolph Air Force Base, adjacent to Universal City (shown below).
- Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center — municipal golf course.
- Nearby: The Forum at Olympia Parkway (Selma) — major retail minutes north.
Commuting from Universal City
- Approximate drive to downtown San Antonio: 20–25 minutes (approximate; traffic-sensitive on I-35/Pat Booker Rd).
Universal City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Universal City, TX?
The median listing price in Universal City is $279,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Universal City, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown San Antonio: 20–25 minutes (approximate; traffic-sensitive on I-35/Pat Booker Rd).
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.