Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Arsenal, San Antonio

D-

119th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 14 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Arsenal is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 119th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
3,820
Median rent
$730
Median home value
$356,000
Household income
$48,800
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
33%
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What it's like to live in Arsenal

Arsenal is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 3,800 residents, older homes (median year built 1958), mostly rented (67% of homes) and 32% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 119th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Arsenal

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $730, 45% lower than the San Antonio median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Arsenal

  • Higher poverty. 42% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 29 minutes, against 24 for San Antonio as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Arsenal report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $730, homes cost 7.3x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $48,800, 7.9% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 532 violent crimes per 100k, 3,917 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 29 min, 18% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    37% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    33% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

Arsenal compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 26%22 points higher than San Antonio (4.2%)
  • Median rent: $73045% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%8 points higher than San Antonio (29%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 7.3x101% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 42%25 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 33%19 points lower than San Antonio (52%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CJ T Brackenridge ElementaryElementary, San Antonio ISD0.3 mi
  • FTafolla College Prep MiddleMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.5 mi
  • CLanier High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Arsenal

Median rent in Arsenal is $730 a month, 45% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $29,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $356,000, 51% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,550 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent45% lower than San Antonio$730$1,324$1,403
Median home value51% higher than San Antonio$356,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income101% higher than San Antonio7.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than San Antonio58%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than San Antonio33%52%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than San Antonio15%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio195819851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,550
Mortgage payment
$1,949
Property tax
$602
Median rent, for comparison
$730

Based on a $356,000 home in Arsenal, 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 AntonioTexas
Median household income25% lower than San Antonio$48,800$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than San Antonio7.9%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line25 points higher than San Antonio42%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than San Antonio37%29%34%
Average commute18% higher than San Antonio29 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than San Antonio18%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit22 points higher than San Antonio26%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than San Antonio85%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Arsenal

Under 1832%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6431%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Black3.7%
Asian4.9%
Other or more than one race1.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Antonio

  1. 1A+The Enclave of SonterraMedian rent $1,320
  2. 2A+Las LomasMedian rent $2,850
  3. 3A+ArrowheadMedian rent $2,320
  4. 4A+La Cierra at SonterraMedian rent $2,190
  5. 5A+The Overlook in Stone OakMedian rent $1,840
  6. 6A+Hunters CreekMedian rent $1,470
  7. 7A+The Heights at Stone OakMedian rent $2,150
  8. 8A+CrosstimberMedian rent $1,350

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Buena VistaEl Paso
  2. DWestchaseHouston
  3. DCypress Forest LakesHouston

Questions about Arsenal

Is Arsenal a good place to live?

Arsenal is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 119th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Arsenal?

Median rent in Arsenal is $730 a month, 45% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $356,000, 51% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 7.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Arsenal?

The closest rated public schools are J T Brackenridge Elementary (elementary, rated C), Tafolla College Prep Middle (middle, rated F) and Lanier High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Arsenal 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.