Market Overview for Gonzales Independent School District
There are 32 active listings in Gonzales Independent School District with a median list price of $365K and a median sold price of $285K.
Homes average 15 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 23 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $489.
About Gonzales Independent School District
Gonzales Independent School District serves approximately 3,000 students across six campuses in the city of Gonzales and surrounding Gonzales County in south-central Texas. The district covers a substantial area of agricultural land along the Guadalupe River, with the city of Gonzales at its center on the intersection of US Highways 90A, 183, and State Highway 97. Gonzales holds a significant place in Texas history as the site of the first battle of the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835, when colonists refused a Mexican demand to return a cannon and rallied under the flag reading "Come and Take It." The city has a population of approximately 7,600 and serves as the county seat of Gonzales County, with a courthouse square, a state jail, and several historical markers throughout the downtown area.
Real estate within Gonzales ISD is among the most affordable in the greater Austin-San Antonio corridor. Single-family homes in the city of Gonzales range from $80K for older properties needing renovation to $350K for updated homes on large lots. Properties with 5 to 20 acres outside the city limits list from $250K to $500K. Larger ranch tracts of 50 or more acres are available from $400K to over $1 million depending on water features, fencing, and improvements. The median home price in the district is approximately $185K, well below state and regional averages. New construction is limited but includes scattered custom homes and barndominiums on rural lots. The low cost of living makes Gonzales attractive to remote workers and buyers priced out of the Austin and San Antonio metros.
The district operates four elementary campuses, one middle school, and one high school. North Avenue Elementary, East Avenue Elementary, and two additional elementary campuses serve pre-K through 5th grade. Gonzales Junior High covers 6th through 8th grade. Gonzales High School serves 9th through 12th grade with approximately 751 students and competes in UIL Class 4A athletics, with a strong football tradition and active agricultural education programs including FFA and the school farm. The district offers Career and Technical Education pathways in agricultural science, health science, and industrial technology. Dual-credit courses are available through Victoria College. TEA accountability ratings have been Met Standard, with ongoing initiatives to improve college readiness metrics.
Gonzales is located approximately 70 miles east of San Antonio and 75 miles southeast of Austin. US-183 connects Gonzales to Lockhart in about 30 minutes and to Austin in roughly 75 minutes. US-90A leads west to Seguin in about 30 minutes and on to San Antonio. The city serves as a regional hub for Gonzales County, with a hospital, H-E-B grocery store, Walmart, and various restaurants and services along the US-183 corridor. The Gonzales Memorial Hospital provides emergency and inpatient care. Major economic drivers include agriculture, oil and gas, the state jail facility, and county government. The Guadalupe River runs along the western edge of the city and is used for fishing, canoeing, and riverside recreation.
Living in Gonzales Independent School District
Gonzales has a city population of approximately 7,600, with the broader district area encompassing additional rural residents across Gonzales County. Median household income is roughly $38,000, below the state average, reflecting the agricultural and service-based local economy. Homeownership rates are moderate, with a notable rental market serving state jail employees and agricultural workers. The cost of living is substantially lower than in the Austin or San Antonio metro areas, with property taxes, groceries, and utilities all below state medians.
Daily life in Gonzales centers on the courthouse square, the Guadalupe River, and community traditions tied to the city's Texas Revolution heritage. The annual Come and Take It Festival in October is the largest community event, drawing thousands of visitors for a reenactment of the 1835 battle, a parade, live music, a carnival, and food vendors on the courthouse square. The Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center recreates an 1800s Texas settlement with original structures and costumed interpreters. Independence Park along the Guadalupe River offers fishing access, boat ramps, picnic areas, and a walking trail. J.B. Wells Arena hosts rodeo events, livestock shows, and equestrian competitions. The downtown square has local restaurants, a coffee shop, and antique stores. H-E-B and Walmart on the US-183 corridor handle grocery and retail needs. The Gonzales Inquirer newspaper, published continuously since 1853, is one of the oldest in Texas.
Things to Do in Gonzales Independent School District
- Come and Take It Festival: Annual October celebration of the 1835 battle that started the Texas Revolution. Features a battle reenactment, parade, live music, carnival, and food vendors on the courthouse square.
- Gonzales Pioneer Village: Living history center with original 1800s structures including a log cabin, blacksmith shop, and house of worship. Costumed interpreters demonstrate frontier skills.
- Independence Park: City park along the Guadalupe River with fishing access, boat ramps, picnic areas, a walking trail, and river swimming access.
- J.B. Wells Arena: Multi-use arena east of town hosting rodeo events, livestock shows, equestrian competitions, and community gatherings throughout the year.
- Gonzales County Courthouse Square: Historic downtown square with local restaurants, antique shops, and the 1894 Gonzales County Courthouse surrounded by Texas Revolution historical markers.
Major Employers in Gonzales Independent School District
- Gonzales ISD (Education): District employs approximately 450 teachers, administrators, and support staff across six campuses.
- Gonzales County (Government): County government headquartered at the courthouse on the square, employing approximately 200 people in judicial, law enforcement, and administrative roles.
- Gonzales Memorial Hospital (Healthcare): Community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, and specialty care services to Gonzales County with approximately 200 employees.
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Government): Operates a state jail facility in Gonzales employing several hundred correctional officers and support staff.
- H-E-B Gonzales (Retail): Regional grocery store on the US-183 corridor employing approximately 100 workers in grocery, deli, and pharmacy operations.
Gonzales Independent School District Schools
Gonzales ISD serves approximately 3,000 students across six campuses with UIL 4A athletics, agricultural education programs, and dual-credit courses through Victoria College.
School District: Gonzales ISD
Public Schools
Pre-Schools
- Gonzales ISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten program offered at multiple elementary campuses for qualifying 3- and 4-year-olds.
- Gonzales Head Start - Federally funded early childhood program serving income-eligible households in Gonzales County.
- First United Methodist Preschool Gonzales - Church-based preschool program in central Gonzales serving ages 2 through pre-K.
Private Schools
- Sacred Heart Catholic School - Pre-K through 6th grade Catholic school in Hallettsville, approximately 40 minutes southeast of Gonzales.
Frequently Asked Questions
What neighborhoods are in Gonzales ISD?
Gonzales ISD covers the city of Gonzales, surrounding Gonzales County agricultural land, and rural communities along US-183, US-90A, and State Highway 97. Most residences are within the city limits or on nearby rural acreage.
How does Gonzales ISD perform academically?
Gonzales ISD offers UIL 4A athletics, agricultural education through FFA, and CTE pathways in health science and industrial technology. The extremely low cost of living, with median home prices around $185K, allows buyers to purchase homes at a fraction of Austin or San Antonio prices.
What are home prices in Gonzales ISD?
The median home price in Gonzales ISD is approximately $185K. City homes range from $80K to $350K, acreage properties run $250K to $500K, and larger ranch tracts can exceed $1 million.
How far is Gonzales from Austin?
Gonzales is approximately 75 miles southeast of Austin via US-183 through Lockhart, a drive of about 75 to 90 minutes. San Antonio is roughly 70 miles west via US-90A through Seguin.
What is the Come and Take It story?
On October 2, 1835, Mexican soldiers demanded that Gonzales colonists return a cannon loaned for defense against Native Americans. The colonists refused and fired the cannon under a flag reading 'Come and Take It,' sparking the Texas Revolution. Gonzales celebrates this event annually.
