Location & Size

Medina County Is Immediately West of San Antonio, Covering About 1,330 Square Miles

Medina County borders Bexar County (San Antonio) on the east and covers about 1,330 square miles of mixed Hill Country and plains terrain.

Medina County Home & Property

Medina County is right next door to San Antonio. It sits directly west of Bexar County. The county covers roughly 1,334 square miles.

Hondo is the county seat. It is about 40 miles west of downtown San Antonio on US 90. Other towns in the county include Devine, Castroville, Natalia, and La Coste.

The county's population was about 51,000 as of 2019. Its closeness to San Antonio draws buyers who want rural land but still need to commute into the city.

Source to confirm: Texas Almanac — Medina County

More Medina County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Medina County

Two separate offices handle your property tax: the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill in Medina County

If your home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the value used to calculate your property taxes.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land in Medina County

If your land qualifies as agricultural, it gets taxed on its farming productivity value instead of its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Groundwater & Wells

New Water Wells in Medina County Require a Permit

The Medina County Groundwater Conservation District regulates new wells and requires permits before you drill.

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