Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Blue Star, San Antonio

D+

94th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Blue Star is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 94th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
4,880
Median rent
$1,700
Median home value
$298,000
Household income
$72,800
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in Blue Star

Blue Star is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 20% of households with children.

Our grade for Blue Star is D+. That puts it 94th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Blue Star

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Blue Star

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,700, 28% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Blue Star report card

Each grade compares Blue Star 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 $1,700, homes cost 4.1x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $72,800, 8.5% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    34 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 16% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    27% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

Blue Star compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%19 points lower than San Antonio (54%)
  • Average commute: 21 min12% lower than San Antonio (24 min)
  • Median household income: $72,80012% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Median rent: $1,70028% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Vacant homes: 20%11 points higher than San Antonio (9.5%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%8 points lower than San Antonio (52%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBriscoe ElementaryElementary, San Antonio ISD0.3 mi
  • CBonham AcademyMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.7 mi
  • BBrackenridge High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Blue Star

Median rent in Blue Star is $1,700 a month, 28% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $298,000, 26% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,969 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent28% higher than San Antonio$1,700$1,324$1,403
Median home value26% higher than San Antonio$298,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than San Antonio4.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than San Antonio35%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than San Antonio44%52%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than San Antonio20%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio198019851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,969
Mortgage payment
$1,631
Property tax
$338
Median rent, for comparison
$1,700

Based on a $298,000 home in Blue Star, 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 income12% higher than San Antonio$72,800$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than San Antonio8.5%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than San Antonio20%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than San Antonio28%29%34%
Average commute12% lower than San Antonio21 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than San Antonio16%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio2.6%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as San Antonio91%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 windLow

Who lives in Blue Star

Under 1820%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6436%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Black4.3%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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. DBordersvilleHouston
  2. D+Central TempleTemple
  3. D+Central AbileneAbilene

Questions about Blue Star

Is Blue Star a good place to live?

Blue Star is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 94th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Blue Star?

Renters in Blue Star pay a median of $1,700 a month, 28% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $298,000, 26% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Blue Star?

The closest rated public schools are Briscoe Elementary (elementary, rated B), Bonham Academy (middle, rated C) and Brackenridge High School (high, rated B). 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 Blue Star 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.