Live Oak is a city in Bexar County, Texas, located in the northeast part of the county within the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area. With a population of about 15,800, it is a substantial suburb that grew rapidly during the second half of the 20th century. The city first appeared on U.S. census rolls in 1970 with just under 2,800 residents, and its subsequent growth reflects the broader suburban expansion of the San Antonio region. The community offers a dense suburban, largely owner-occupied residential character. Its housing stock was built primarily from the 1960s onward, giving Live Oak a settled, established feel rather than the look of a brand-new suburb. The city sits within the continuous suburban landscape of northeast Bexar County, bordered by communities such as Universal City and Converse, and it benefits from the employment and amenities of nearby San Antonio, which lies a short drive to the southwest. Live Oak is notable as the headquarters of the Judson Independent School District, one of the larger school systems serving the northeast San Antonio area. The district operates dozens of schools and serves Live Oak, Universal City, Converse, and portions of San Antonio, making the city a regional educational center even as it functions primarily as a residential community. This administrative presence gives Live Oak a civic role that extends beyond its own boundaries. The city's position in the northeast Bexar County corridor places it within reach of major employers, including the military installations and commercial centers of the surrounding area. Daily life is oriented around established neighborhoods, local parks, and the convenience of a mature suburban setting. For residents, Live Oak offers the practicality of a well-connected suburb: established neighborhoods, local schools, and convenient access to the jobs, shopping, and culture of one of Texas's largest cities, all within a compact, self-governed community of its own.