Neighborhood in San Angelo, Tom Green County

Living in ASU - College Hills, San Angelo

B-

9th of 21areas in San Angelo
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Angelo overall: C-

ASU - College Hills is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (18 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
4,600
Median rent
$1,510
Median home value
$218,000
Household income
$87,900
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in ASU - College Hills

ASU - College Hills is a neighborhood in San Angelo with about 4,600 residents, homes built around 1969, mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 47% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 21 areas in San Angelo, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in ASU - College Hills

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $87,900, 33% higher than the San Angelo median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in ASU - College Hills

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,510, 31% higher than the San Angelo median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 19 for San Angelo as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

ASU - College Hills report card

Each grade compares ASU - College Hills with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,510, homes cost 2.5x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $87,900, 0% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 2,187 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 11% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    15% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

ASU - College Hills compared with San Angelo

Better than San Angelo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%14 points lower than San Angelo (49%)
  • Median household income: $87,90033% higher than San Angelo ($65,864)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%12 points higher than San Angelo (61%)

Worse than San Angelo

  • Average commute: 27 min39% higher than San Angelo (19 min)
  • Median rent: $1,51031% higher than San Angelo ($1,153)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%4 points lower than San Angelo (3.6%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCrockett ElementaryElementary, San Angelo ISD0.8 mi
  • CGlenn MiddleMiddle, San Angelo ISD0.8 mi
  • CCentral High SchoolHigh, San Angelo ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in ASU - College Hills

Median rent in ASU - College Hills is $1,510 a month, 31% higher than the San Angelo median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $218,000, 16% higher than the San Angelo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,460 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median rent31% higher than San Angelo$1,510$1,153$1,403
Median home value16% higher than San Angelo$218,000$187,600$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than San Angelo2.5x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than San Angelo35%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than San Angelo73%61%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than San Angelo9.3%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Angelo196919781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,460
Mortgage payment
$1,193
Property tax
$267
Median rent, for comparison
$1,510

Based on a $218,000 home in ASU - College Hills, 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

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median household income33% higher than San Angelo$87,900$65,864$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than San Angelo0%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as San Angelo12%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than San Angelo23%25%34%
Average commute39% higher than San Angelo27 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than San Angelo11%9.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Angelo0%3.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than San Angelo97%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in ASU - College Hills

Under 1838%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6423%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Black4.1%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race3.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Angelo

  1. 1A-Butler Farms
  2. 2A-SouthlandMedian rent $1,060
  3. 3BBonhamMedian rent $1,700
  4. 4BGlenmoreMedian rent $1,320
  5. 5BSunsetMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6BVista del ArroyoMedian rent $940
  7. 7BDowntownMedian rent $830
  8. 8BSanta RitaMedian rent $1,370

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+LakesideOdessa
  2. CWestover CrossingSan Antonio
  3. B-Porter L Williams HouseWaxahachie

Questions about ASU - College Hills

Is ASU - College Hills a good place to live?

ASU - College Hills is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in ASU - College Hills?

Median rent in ASU - College Hills is $1,510 a month, 31% higher than the San Angelo median. The median home is worth $218,000, 16% higher than the San Angelo median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across San Angelo.

What schools serve ASU - College Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Crockett Elementary (elementary, rated C), Glenn Middle (middle, rated C) and Central High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the ASU - College Hills name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.