Neighborhood in San Angelo, Tom Green County
Living in Blackshear, San Angelo
19th of 21areas in San Angelo
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Angelo overall: C-
Blackshear is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 19th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Schools scores low (9 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (6 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,070
- Median rent
- $860
- Median home value
- $95,000
- Household income
- $36,000
- Average commute
- 23 min
- Homes owned
- 48%
What it's like to live in Blackshear
Blackshear is a neighborhood in San Angelo with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.
It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 19th of 21 areas in San Angelo, which grades C- overall.
Pros of living in Blackshear
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 25% lower than the San Angelo median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Blackshear
- Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 11% across San Angelo.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 23 minutes, against 19 for San Angelo as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
Blackshear report card
Each grade compares Blackshear 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 $860, homes cost 2.6x income.
68 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $36,000, 0.4% unemployed.
20 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.
9 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 2,187 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
65 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 23 min, 2.3% work from home.
84 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
10% have a bachelor’s degree.
6 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
34% of adults uninsured.
1 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
48% of homes owner-occupied.
17 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D-
79% of homes have broadband.
13 of 100 vs TX areas
Blackshear compared with San Angelo
Better than San Angelo
- Median rent: $86025% lower than San Angelo ($1,153)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 9.2%6 points higher than San Angelo (3.6%)
- Unemployment rate: 0.4%4 points lower than San Angelo (3.9%)
Worse than San Angelo
- People below the poverty line: 35%24 points higher than San Angelo (11%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 70%21 points higher than San Angelo (49%)
- Median household income: $36,00045% lower than San Angelo ($65,864)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- FFannin ElementaryElementary, San Angelo ISD0.5 mi
- CLone Star MiddleMiddle, San Angelo ISD2 mi
- CCentral High SchoolHigh, San Angelo ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in Blackshear
Median rent in Blackshear is $860 a month, 25% lower than the San Angelo median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $95,000, 49% lower than the San Angelo median, which means a monthly payment of about $611 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Angelo | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent25% lower than San Angelo | $860 | $1,153 | $1,403 |
| Median home value49% lower than San Angelo | $95,000 | $187,600 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income8% lower than San Angelo | 2.6x | 2.8x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points higher than San Angelo | 70% | 49% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than San Angelo | 48% | 61% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points higher than San Angelo | 12% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Angelo | 1984 | 1978 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $520
- Property tax
- $91
- Median rent, for comparison
- $860
Based on a $95,000 home in Blackshear, 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
| Measure | Here | San Angelo | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income45% lower than San Angelo | $36,000 | $65,864 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than San Angelo | 0.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line24 points higher than San Angelo | 35% | 11% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than San Angelo | 10% | 25% | 34% |
| Average commute22% higher than San Angelo | 23 min | 19 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points lower than San Angelo | 2.3% | 9.1% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points higher than San Angelo | 9.2% | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than San Angelo | 79% | 88% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in Blackshear
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in San Angelo
- 1A-Butler Farms
- 2A-SouthlandMedian rent $1,060
- 3BBonhamMedian rent $1,700
- 4BGlenmoreMedian rent $1,320
- 5BSunsetMedian rent $1,210
- 6BVista del ArroyoMedian rent $940
- 7BDowntownMedian rent $830
- 8BSanta RitaMedian rent $1,370
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Southwest VictoriaVictoria
- D+Northwest TylerTyler
- D-Prospect HillSan Antonio
Questions about Blackshear
Is Blackshear a good place to live?
Blackshear is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 19th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Blackshear?
Median rent in Blackshear is $860 a month, 25% lower than the San Angelo median. The median home is worth $95,000, 49% lower than the San Angelo median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across San Angelo.
What schools serve Blackshear?
The closest rated public schools are Fannin Elementary (elementary, rated F), Lone Star 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Blackshear 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.