Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Cattleman's Square, San Antonio
126th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 10 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Cattleman's Square is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 10,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 126th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (2 of 100)
- Schools scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 10,590
- Median rent
- $940
- Median home value
- $130,000
- Household income
- $33,200
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Homes owned
- 19%
What it's like to live in Cattleman's Square
Cattleman's Square is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 10,600 residents, homes built around 1968, mostly rented (81% of homes) and 24% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 126th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Cattleman's Square
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $940, 29% lower than the San Antonio median.
- 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 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Cattleman's Square
- Higher poverty. 43% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
- Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across San Antonio.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
Cattleman's Square report card
Each grade compares Cattleman's Square 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 $940, homes cost 3.9x income.
51 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $33,200, 15% unemployed.
2 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade F
Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.
5 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 A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
83 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 24 min, 4.1% work from home.
87 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
9.7% have a bachelor’s degree.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
41% of adults uninsured.
2 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
19% of homes owner-occupied.
7 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
82% of homes have broadband.
17 of 100 vs TX areas
Cattleman's Square compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 22%18 points higher than San Antonio (4.2%)
- Median rent: $94029% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
Worse than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 19%33 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
- People below the poverty line: 43%26 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
- Median household income: $33,20049% lower than San Antonio ($65,056)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BMargil ElementaryElementary, San Antonio ISD0.4 mi
- FTafolla College Prep MiddleMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.8 mi
- CLanier High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD1 mi
Cost of living in Cattleman's Square
Median rent in Cattleman's Square is $940 a month, 29% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $130,000, 45% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $833 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent29% lower than San Antonio | $940 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value45% lower than San Antonio | $130,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income9% higher than San Antonio | 3.9x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than San Antonio | 65% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than San Antonio | 19% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points higher than San Antonio | 13% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1968 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $712
- Property tax
- $122
- Median rent, for comparison
- $940
Based on a $130,000 home in Cattleman's Square, 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 income49% lower than San Antonio | $33,200 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate9 points higher than San Antonio | 15% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line26 points higher than San Antonio | 43% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than San Antonio | 9.7% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio | 24 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points lower than San Antonio | 4.1% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit18 points higher than San Antonio | 22% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than San Antonio | 82% | 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
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Cattleman's Square
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.
- D-El Segundo BarrioEl Paso
- D-North HuntsvilleHuntsville
- D-SunnysideBeaumont
Questions about Cattleman's Square
Is Cattleman's Square a good place to live?
Cattleman's Square is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 10,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 126th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Cattleman's Square?
Median rent in Cattleman's Square is $940 a month, 29% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $130,000, 45% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Cattleman's Square?
The closest rated public schools are Margil Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 7 Census block groups closest to the Cattleman's Square 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.