Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Catholic Worker Houses, San Antonio
83rd of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Catholic Worker Houses is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 83rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.
- Affordable
- Schools scores low (7 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (4 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.2 mi |
| Park | 0.8 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.6 mi |
| Gym | 1.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,000
- Median rent
- $1,290
- Median home value
- $141,000
- Household income
- $68,800
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 62%
What it's like to live in Catholic Worker Houses
Catholic Worker Houses is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 48% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 83rd of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Catholic Worker Houses
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Catholic Worker Houses
- Higher unemployment. 9.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across San Antonio.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.
Catholic Worker Houses report card
Each grade compares Catholic Worker Houses with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade A-
Median rent $1,290, homes cost 2.1x income.
83 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $68,800, 9.6% unemployed.
29 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade F
Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.
7 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 532 violent crimes per 100k, 3,917 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
36 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 25 min, 4.8% work from home.
76 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
8.5% have a bachelor’s degree.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
26% of adults uninsured.
16 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C+
62% of homes owner-occupied.
50 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
76 of 100 vs TX areas
Catholic Worker Houses compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%26 points lower than San Antonio (54%)
- Home value to income: 2.1x43% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%10 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%20 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
- Unemployment rate: 9.6%3 points higher than San Antonio (6.2%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 26%2 points higher than San Antonio (25%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DHopkins ElementaryElementary, Judson ISD0.7 mi
- FKirby MiddleMiddle, Judson ISD1.5 mi
- CHouston High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD1.7 mi
Cost of living in Catholic Worker Houses
Median rent in Catholic Worker Houses is $1,290 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 $141,000, 40% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $971 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as San Antonio | $1,290 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value40% lower than San Antonio | $141,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income43% lower than San Antonio | 2.1x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than San Antonio | 28% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than San Antonio | 62% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points lower than San Antonio | 3.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1984 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $772
- Property tax
- $199
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,290
Based on a $141,000 home in Catholic Worker Houses, 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
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income6% higher than San Antonio | $68,800 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than San Antonio | 9.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line9 points lower than San Antonio | 8.0% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than San Antonio | 8.5% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio | 25 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points lower than San Antonio | 4.8% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than San Antonio | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than San Antonio | 98% | 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
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Catholic Worker Houses
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in San Antonio
- 1A+The Enclave of SonterraMedian rent $1,320
- 2A+Las LomasMedian rent $2,850
- 3A+ArrowheadMedian rent $2,320
- 4A+La Cierra at SonterraMedian rent $2,190
- 5A+The Overlook in Stone OakMedian rent $1,840
- 6A+Hunters CreekMedian rent $1,470
- 7A+The Heights at Stone OakMedian rent $2,150
- 8A+CrosstimberMedian rent $1,350
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C-Walton AdditionKermit
- DMata Colonia Number 2Palmview
- DEastoverMidland
Questions about Catholic Worker Houses
Is Catholic Worker Houses a good place to live?
Catholic Worker Houses is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 83rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Catholic Worker Houses?
Median rent in Catholic Worker Houses is $1,290 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $141,000, 40% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Catholic Worker Houses?
The closest rated public schools are Hopkins Elementary (elementary, rated D), Kirby Middle (middle, rated F) and Houston High School (high, rated C). 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 Catholic Worker Houses 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.