Floresville is the Wilson County seat and the Peanut Capital of Texas, a proud small courthouse town about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio along US 181. It is where Texas small-town life is still fully intact: a handsome courthouse square, the state-designated peanut legacy, a community that turns out for its festivals, and a school district that anchors the whole county. For buyers who want genuine small-town living with the city an honest drive away, Floresville deserves a place on the list.
The feel of the area
What it's like to live here
Founded in the 1860s and incorporated in 1890, Floresville has been the county's center for more than a century, and the courthouse square remains the town's heartbeat: the historic Wilson County courthouse, a gazebo, veteran memorials, and the businesses that thrived because the square is the place to be.
The peanut identity is not a gimmick. The Texas Legislature formally designated Floresville the Peanut Capital of Texas in 2023 after more than a century of regional peanut farming, and the annual Peanut Festival, one of the state's favorite country festivals, fills the square every fall.
Growth is coming: new subdivisions ring the old town and commuters are discovering the value, but the town's character is holding. It is the rare place where the high school, the courthouse, and the festival are genuinely the center of the community's life.
Housing market
Homes and what to expect
The market is a mix of classic in-town homes near the square, ranch-style houses on the edges, and newer subdivisions for the commuter wave. Prices are among the friendliest in the metro's outer ring: recent medians around $244,000 to $269,000 per one tracker with other trackers higher, so expect the realistic range to span the low-$200,000s for fixers into the $350,000s and beyond for newer and larger homes. If value is the priority, Floresville delivers it.
Market snapshot
Price Ranges
- Typical sales
- $200K – $350K
- Median sale price (2026)
- ~$244K – $269K
- Newer and larger homes
- $300K – $450K+
Land
Typical Lot Sizes
- In-town lots
- 0.15 – 0.4 acres
- Suburban and acreage
- 0.3 – 5+ acres
Schools
Floresville ISD
Floresville ISD is the largest district in Wilson County, covering about 285 square miles with roughly 4,000 students across seven campuses, and it anchors the town's identity. It is a solid, community-centered district where school events are town events, and the small-campus feel is exactly what many buyers moving out here are after.
Getting around
Commute and access
Floresville sits at US 181 and SH 97 in Wilson County, about 30 miles southeast of downtown San Antonio. The commute runs roughly 35 to 40 minutes under normal traffic, longer at rush hour, and Loop 1604 is the practical connection for most jobs. The airport is about 40 minutes, and La Vernia is 20 minutes north up US 87.
Lifestyle
Things to do in Floresville
The square is the daily life: coffee and lunch spots, the market-day energy, and the courthouse lawn for events. The Peanut Festival is the year's big date, the Arcadia Theatre adds vintage movie nights, and parks along the nearby rivers offer swimming and fishing in season. For bigger-city needs, US 181 carries you to San Antonio in 35 to 40 minutes.
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Who it's for
Floresville fits value-seeking first-time buyers and families who want a real courthouse town with its own school district and festival identity, plus workers whose jobs sit along the southeast side or 1604, and retirees who want a slower, friendlier county seat within reach of San Antonio. If you need a 30-minute door-to-door commute downtown, keep looking north and east instead.
Floresville FAQ
How far is Floresville from San Antonio?
About 30 miles on US 181, typically 35 to 40 minutes, more in peak traffic. It is a deliberate commute and worth testing for yourself.
Why is Floresville called the Peanut Capital?
The Texas Legislature made it official in 2023, but the title rests on more than a century of regional peanut farming and the famous annual Peanut Festival, which celebrated its 82nd edition in 2026.
What are the schools like?
Floresville ISD, the largest in Wilson County, runs a community-centered district of about 4,000 students across seven campuses. Small-campus feel, strong town identification.
What do homes cost?
Medians run from about $244,000 to $269,000 depending on the tracker, with fixers in the low $200,000s and newer homes into the $300,000s and $400,000s.
Let me help you call Floresville home.
If you have been priced out of the suburbs or simply want a courthouse town with a real identity, Floresville is the value play that still feels like home. Let me show you the neighborhoods and acreage, be honest about the commute and the schools, and help you buy smarter than the crowd. Reach out, or book a free consult.
