Community Guide
Medina County
West of San Antonio and Bexar County, Medina County offers a genuinely different pace — small towns, more land, and lower home prices, in exchange for a longer commute back into the city. Every town below is covered on the same terms: commute, housing style, and school district, so you can compare honestly.
Medina County Towns
Castroville
Historic Alsatian-founded town with a preserved 1840s core and newer master-planned growth around it.
Hondo
The Medina County seat — a historic downtown core with traditional neighborhoods and a lower cost of entry.
Lacoste
A small, tight-knit town with a very high homeownership rate and a quiet, rural pace.
Lytle
A rural suburb spanning three counties, with traditional and ranch-style homes on larger lots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school districts serve Medina County?
Medina County is served by several districts depending on the specific town — Hondo ISD, Medina Valley ISD (Castroville, Lacoste), Natalia ISD, and Lytle ISD all cover parts of the county. Confirm your exact address with the relevant district before enrolling or purchasing. (Source: district service-area data, checked 2026-08-26.)
What are typical home prices in Medina County?
Prices vary significantly by town — Castroville and Lacoste run considerably higher (roughly $270,000-$530,000+) than more rural stretches of the county. See each town’s individual guide for current sourced figures, or ask your agent for current listings in the specific area you’re considering.
Not Sure Which Area Fits?
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