Things can get nutty in Floresville, Texas. Known as the peanut capital of the state, a huge festival draws people to the area every October. Located about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio, the city borders the San Antonio River. It’s more rural than suburban, “but that could be changing as towns in this area are growing,” says Nikkii Myrick, an outreach librarian at Sam Fore Jr. Public Library in Floresville. The city’s population has slowly and steadily climbed over the past three decades and is currently home to around 7,500 residents.
Floresville is the seat of Wilson County and is home to the county’s historic, Italianate courthouse. It’s also notable as the birthplace of former Texas governor John Connally Jr., who served as governor from 1963 to 1969.
Floresville court house.
The Peanut memorial is for King Joe T Sheehy who introduced peanut farming in this neighborhood
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Small-town shopping, dining and amenities
A taste of the south can be found at Fluff’s White House Café. It’s the place to go for chicken-fried steak in a down-home setting. There are several fast-food restaurants in town as well, serving up everything from burgers to tacos. More family-owned and operated restaurants and shops are in La Vernia, one of several other small towns located 15 minutes away. For a post-dinner movie, locals can head to the historic Arcadia Theatre, which has been operating since the 1920s. When it comes to grocery shopping, “All Wilson County towns have their own farmers markets,” Meyrick says. Floresville is also home to two supermarkets — H-E-B on 10th Street and a Walmart Supercenter just north of town. There are more than a dozen local churches in the city, primarily serving Christian and Catholic denominations.
Arcadia Theater to watch all the newest movies.
HEB Grocery Store is next to 181 and is the closet grocery store in this neighborhood.
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Homes in Floresville
The median home price in Floresville is around $325,000, and homes typically spend about three months on the market before selling. Homes tend to have spacious front yards with plenty of room for holiday decorations or dogs to run around. Many streets don’t have sidewalks, but homes are just blocks from the courthouse and city center. Home styles include brick ranch-styles with side-gabled roofs, Victorians and Greek Revivals. Some homes have built-in garages while others opt for the covered carport. There are some new builds in the area, including a brand new, 94-home community that began construction in 2022.
Two story home are currently being built in Floresville.
Green house ranch home in Floresville.
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B-minus rated schools
Floresville River Park borders the San Antonio River. Locals can go fishing or kayaking along the waterway. On land, there’s plenty of shaded green space, a swimming pool, a playground and “permanent StoryWalk installations at parks in the county,” says Myrick. Meandering through the city is the 2-mile El Camino Hike and Bike Trail, giving residents another option to enjoy time outdoors. Floresville also includes a skate park and dog park just off 6th Street. The River Bend Golf Club winds through the northern part of the community, offering a scenic alternative to private courses in the San Antonio area.
Entrance of Floresville High School
Floresville North Elementary is a dual language school.
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Plenty of local parks and a riverside golf course
Students attend schools in the Floresville Independent School District, which holds a B-minus rating from Niche. The school district has two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Floresville High School, which offers an Air Force JROTC program, scores a B-minus on Niche. The high school is also known for its experienced and diverse teaching staff.
Signage of Floresville River Park
It is a great place to go skateboarding, BMX biking, and rollerblading.
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Getting around Floresville and beyond
Floresville is not particularly bikeable or walkable except between neighbors’ houses. With no bus routes in town, it is car dependent. The closest hospital is Mission Trail Baptist Hospital 22 miles northwest. San Antonio International Airport is 37 miles away and offers a wide range of domestic and international flights. With U.S. Route 181 going through the center of town and leading right to San Antonio, Floresville residents have a convenient way to commute to the city.
Below-average crime rates
Floresville experiences below-average crime compared to the rest of the nation. There were 16 violent crimes reported in the city in 2022, putting it about 55% below the national average, according to FBI stats. Prior to 2022, the city’s violent crime rate had risen for several years in a row. There were 134 property crimes reported in 2022, a near historic low for the city.
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