Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Brooks, San Antonio

D+

96th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Brooks is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 6,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 96th 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 (15 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
6,000
Median rent
$1,310
Median home value
$129,000
Household income
$49,400
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Brooks

Brooks is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 6,000 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly rented (84% of homes) and 24% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 96th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Brooks

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Brooks

  • Higher poverty. 28% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Brooks report card

Each grade compares Brooks 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 $1,310, homes cost 2.6x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $49,400, 3.9% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    18 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 26 min, 8.9% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    30% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Brooks compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 2.6x28% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Unemployment rate: 3.9%2 points lower than San Antonio (6.2%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%36 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
  • People below the poverty line: 28%11 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
  • Median household income: $49,40024% lower than San Antonio ($65,056)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMission AcademyElementary, San Antonio ISD0.8 mi
  • BMission AcademyMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.8 mi
  • CHighlands High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Brooks

Median rent in Brooks is $1,310 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $129,000, 45% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $854 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rentAbout the same as San Antonio$1,310$1,324$1,403
Median home value45% lower than San Antonio$129,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than San Antonio2.6x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as San Antonio54%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points lower than San Antonio16%52%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than San Antonio11%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio199819851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$854
Mortgage payment
$706
Property tax
$148
Median rent, for comparison
$1,310

Based on a $129,000 home in Brooks, 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 income24% lower than San Antonio$49,400$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than San Antonio3.9%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than San Antonio28%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than San Antonio21%29%34%
Average commute5% higher than San Antonio26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than San Antonio8.9%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than San Antonio3.1%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than San Antonio88%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Brooks

Under 1824%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6430%
65 and over8.6%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino79%
Black3.5%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race3.0%

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-ChinatownHouston
  2. D+BeatyOdessa
  3. D-Bellaire WestHouston

Questions about Brooks

Is Brooks a good place to live?

Brooks is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 6,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 96th 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 Brooks?

Median rent in Brooks is $1,310 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $129,000, 45% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Brooks?

The closest rated public schools are Mission Academy (elementary, rated B), Mission Academy (middle, rated B) and Highlands High School (high, rated C). 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 Brooks 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.