Neighborhood in San Angelo, Tom Green County

Living in Santa Rita, San Angelo

B

8th of 21areas in San Angelo
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Angelo overall: C-

Santa Rita is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
4,170
Median rent
$1,370
Median home value
$250,000
Household income
$82,400
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Santa Rita

Santa Rita is a neighborhood in San Angelo with about 4,200 residents, older homes (median year built 1955), mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 21% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 21 areas in San Angelo, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Santa Rita

  • 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 Santa Rita

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,370, 19% higher than the San Angelo median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Santa Rita report card

Each grade compares Santa Rita 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 $1,370, homes cost 3.0x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $82,400, 4.3% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 20 min, 12% work from home.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

Santa Rita compared with San Angelo

Better than San Angelo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 36%12 points higher than San Angelo (25%)
  • Median household income: $82,40025% higher than San Angelo ($65,864)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 95%7 points higher than San Angelo (88%)

Worse than San Angelo

  • Median rent: $1,37019% higher than San Angelo ($1,153)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%4 points lower than San Angelo (3.6%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x7% higher than San Angelo (2.8x)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASanta Rita ElementaryElementary, San Angelo ISD0.5 mi
  • CLone Star MiddleMiddle, San Angelo ISD0.7 mi
  • CCentral High SchoolHigh, San Angelo ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Santa Rita

Median rent in Santa Rita is $1,370 a month, 19% higher than the San Angelo median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $250,000, 33% higher than the San Angelo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,674 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median rent19% higher than San Angelo$1,370$1,153$1,403
Median home value33% higher than San Angelo$250,000$187,600$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than San Angelo3.0x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than San Angelo47%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than San Angelo67%61%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than San Angelo9.1%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Angelo195519781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,674
Mortgage payment
$1,368
Property tax
$305
Median rent, for comparison
$1,370

Based on a $250,000 home in Santa Rita, 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 income25% higher than San Angelo$82,400$65,864$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Angelo4.3%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than San Angelo8.4%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than San Angelo36%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as San Angelo20 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than San Angelo12%9.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Angelo0%3.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than San Angelo95%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Santa Rita

Under 1815%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6444%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Black3.6%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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. 9B-ASU - College HillsMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSpring Branch CentralHouston
  2. B-Arlington LakesideArlington
  3. B-Southeast PlanoPlano

Questions about Santa Rita

Is Santa Rita a good place to live?

Santa Rita is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Santa Rita?

Median rent in Santa Rita is $1,370 a month, 19% higher than the San Angelo median. The median home is worth $250,000, 33% higher than the San Angelo median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across San Angelo.

What schools serve Santa Rita?

The closest rated public schools are Santa Rita Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 5 Census block groups closest to the Santa Rita 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.