RANK #692 / 1001 NAT · #20 / 72 TX · POP 52,781
1YR FORECAST: +0.3%
5YR OUTLOOK: +16%
Floresville, the county seat, is often the first place locals mention in Wilson County, Texas, known as the "Peanut Capital of Texas" and host to an annual Peanut Festival. Located about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio, the county offers a community feel with a manageable commute to the larger city. The landscape features gently rolling hills, grasslands, and some forests, with the San Antonio River and Cibolo and Ecleto creeks providing water sources. Outdoor recreation includes hunting for white-tailed deer and wild turkey, and Floresville has several city parks, including the Floresville River Park along the San Antonio River, offering trails and sports fields.
Life in Wilson County offers a lower cost of living compared to national averages, attracting families and those seeking a quieter pace. The economy, historically rooted in agriculture like peanuts and livestock, has seen recent growth in service and energy sectors, partly due to its proximity to the Eagle Ford Shale region. Commuting to San Antonio is a common option for employment, with public bus routes also available within the county. The county is served by several independent school districts, including Floresville, La Vernia, Poth, and Stockdale ISDs, which are generally rated above average.
Wilson County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices -0.0% YoY, population +2.5%, wages +3.3%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 33.1x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
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Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
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At 30/100, Wilson County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $94,565 combined with job growth of +0.1% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Wilson County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $321,300 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.29, with rents averaging $1,069/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Wilson County's population is growing — up +2.5% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.1%). Home values shifted -0.0% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.75% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Wilson County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.