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Universal City, TX

Universal City is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States with a small portion in Guadalupe County, Texas. It borders San Antonio to the northeast and is adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base. The city also borders Schertz, Texas, and Selma, Texas to its east, Live Oak, Texas to its north, and Converse, Texas to its south. The population was 19,720 at the 2020 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Universal City was established in 1960. Through Universal City is Pat Booker Road, the commercial thoroughfare of the city.

The mean center of Universal City is located at 29°33′10.381″N 98°18′27.274″W (29.552883698, –98.307576166). This is approximately 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (15 km2), all land.

The military presence is complemented by a growing healthcare sector, including the nearby Northeast Methodist Hospital, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. Additionally, Universal City is home to a thriving technology community, contributing to the area's economic dynamism. Explore the parks, facilities, and health and wellness programs offered by the Universal City Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Garden Ridge Fitness, 9Round Fitness, and Newsom Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Universal City, such as the Veterans Park and the Red Horse Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Universal City, TX include Pickrell Park, Retama Park, and Natural Bridge Caverns.

Population: 21,303. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Area: 5.59 sq mi (14.49 km2). ZIP Code: 78148. Area code: 210. 

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Is Universal City, TX a good place to live?

Universal City is in Bexar County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Universal City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Universal City, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Universal City and residents tend to have moderate political views.

Why is it called Universal City, TX?

The genesis of Universal City occurred when three San Antonio doctors, Henry H. Ogilvie (1885–1945), Witten B. Russ (1874–1964), and Samuel P. Cunningham (1876–1930), bought farmland in late 1929 in speculation that the future military airfield across the tracks would attract businesses and homeowners. Developer Aubrey Milner named the tract Universal City in 1931 to recognize what he hoped would be the universal importance of the neighboring airfield. Randolph Field opened on October 25, 1931, and the first business to open across the railroad tracks was a service station in 1932.

What are the demographics of Universal City, TX?

Universal City, TX is home to a population of 19.7k people, of which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.95% of Universal City, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.76k people). In 2021, there were 1.79 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.31k people) in Universal City, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.65k White (Hispanic) and 2.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Universal City

Northeast Methodist Hospital

Universal City Parks and Recreation Department

Garden Ridge Fitness

9Round Fitness 

Newsom Fitness

Veterans Park

Red Horse Park

Pickrell Park

Retama Park

Natural Bridge Caverns.

Niche

TX Almanac

DataUSA

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