Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Bridgewood Estates, San Antonio

C+

62nd of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 51 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Bridgewood Estates is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (19 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
2,590
Median rent
$1,590
Median home value
$194,000
Household income
$88,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Bridgewood Estates

Bridgewood Estates is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 43% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 62nd of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Bridgewood Estates

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $88,600, 36% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Bridgewood Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,590, 20% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Bridgewood Estates report card

Each grade compares Bridgewood Estates 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 $1,590, homes cost 2.2x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $88,600, 6.2% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    46 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.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 6.5% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    23% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Bridgewood Estates compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%41 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x40% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Median household income: $88,60036% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Vacant homes: 20%10 points higher than San Antonio (9.5%)
  • Median rent: $1,59020% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21%8 points lower than San Antonio (29%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBurke ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.2 mi
  • CZachry MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1.2 mi
  • BTaft High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Bridgewood Estates

Median rent in Bridgewood Estates is $1,590 a month, 20% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $194,000, 18% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,295 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent20% higher than San Antonio$1,590$1,324$1,403
Median home value18% lower than San Antonio$194,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than San Antonio2.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as San Antonio55%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them41 points higher than San Antonio93%52%63%
Vacant homes10 points higher than San Antonio20%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio198519851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,295
Mortgage payment
$1,062
Property tax
$233
Median rent, for comparison
$1,590

Based on a $194,000 home in Bridgewood Estates, 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 income36% higher than San Antonio$88,600$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio6.2%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than San Antonio11%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than San Antonio21%29%34%
Average commute8% higher than San Antonio26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than San Antonio6.5%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Antonio1.5%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than San Antonio96%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Bridgewood Estates

Under 1814%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6462%
65 and over6.5%
Race and ethnicity
White3.8%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Black0.9%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race0%

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. C-Goose Creek ReserveBaytown
  2. C-Great OaksMission Bend
  3. D+South GarlandGarland

Questions about Bridgewood Estates

Is Bridgewood Estates a good place to live?

Bridgewood Estates is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Bridgewood Estates?

Median rent in Bridgewood Estates is $1,590 a month, 20% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $194,000, 18% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Bridgewood Estates?

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

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Bridgewood Estates 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.