Neighborhood in Helotes, Bexar County

Living in Central Helotes, Helotes

A-

2nd of 3areas in Helotes
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Helotes overall: A

Central Helotes covers part of Helotes, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Helotes. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.0 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
680
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$481,000
Household income
$101,600
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Central Helotes

Central Helotes is an area in Helotes with about 700 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 17% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Helotes, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Central Helotes

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Helotes

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.0 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 26 for Helotes as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Central Helotes report card

Each grade compares Central Helotes with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Homes cost 4.7x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $101,600, 0% unemployed.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 29 violent crimes per 100k, 665 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 31% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    69% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.0% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Helotes compared with Helotes

Better than Helotes

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 69%16 points higher than Helotes (53%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%5 points lower than Helotes (5.0%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%5 points lower than Helotes (5.0%)

Worse than Helotes

  • Home value to income: 4.7x58% higher than Helotes (3.0x)
  • Average commute: 36 min39% higher than Helotes (26 min)
  • Median household income: $101,60023% lower than Helotes ($132,675)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AHelotes ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.5 mi
  • BStinson MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD2.2 mi
  • BO'connor High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Central Helotes

The median home is worth $481,000, 21% higher than the Helotes median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,427 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHelotesTexas
Median home value21% higher than Helotes$481,000$399,000$283,800
Home value to income58% higher than Helotes4.7x3.0x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Helotes100%97%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Helotes0%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Helotes198320061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,427
Mortgage payment
$2,633
Property tax
$794

Based on a $481,000 home in Central Helotes, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHelotesTexas
Median household income23% lower than Helotes$101,600$132,675$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Helotes0%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Helotes0%3.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Helotes69%53%34%
Average commute39% higher than Helotes36 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Helotes31%21%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Helotes0%2.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Helotes92%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Helotes

Under 1811%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6449%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Helotes

  1. 1A-Bavarian ForestMedian rent $1,530
  2. 3B+North Helotes

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+North HurstHurst
  2. BNorth KellerKeller
  3. A-PemberlyThe Woodlands

Questions about Central Helotes

Is Central Helotes a good place to live?

Central Helotes covers part of Helotes, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Helotes. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Helotes?

The median home is worth $481,000, 21% higher than the Helotes median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Helotes.

What schools serve Central Helotes?

The closest rated public schools are Helotes Elementary (elementary, rated A), Stinson Middle (middle, rated B) and O'connor High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Helotes that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.