Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Crescent Oaks, San Antonio

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18th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Crescent Oaks is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
2,510
Median rent
$1,540
Median home value
$376,000
Household income
$153,900
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Crescent Oaks

Crescent Oaks is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 55% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 18th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Crescent Oaks

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $153,900, 137% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Crescent Oaks

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,540, 16% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 31 minutes, against 24 for San Antonio as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Crescent Oaks report card

Each grade compares Crescent Oaks 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 $1,540, homes cost 2.4x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $153,900, 7.0% unemployed.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 31 min, 18% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    65% have a bachelor’s degree.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    12% of adults uninsured.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Crescent Oaks compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Median household income: $153,900137% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%43 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 65%36 points higher than San Antonio (29%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
  • Average commute: 31 min28% higher than San Antonio (24 min)
  • Median rent: $1,54016% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)

Closest public schools

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

  • AStone Oak ElementaryElementary, North East ISD0.4 mi
  • ALopez MiddleMiddle, North East ISD1.2 mi
  • AReagan High SchoolHigh, North East ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Crescent Oaks

Median rent in Crescent Oaks is $1,540 a month, 16% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $376,000, 60% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,708 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent16% higher than San Antonio$1,540$1,324$1,403
Median home value60% higher than San Antonio$376,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income33% lower than San Antonio2.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than San Antonio100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them43 points higher than San Antonio95%52%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than San Antonio5.9%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio200019851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,708
Mortgage payment
$2,058
Property tax
$650
Median rent, for comparison
$1,540

Based on a $376,000 home in Crescent Oaks, 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 income137% higher than San Antonio$153,900$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio7.0%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than San Antonio3.8%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher36 points higher than San Antonio65%29%34%
Average commute28% higher than San Antonio31 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than San Antonio18%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Antonio1.1%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than San Antonio100%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Crescent Oaks

Under 1832%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6439%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White34%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black7.5%
Asian18%
Other or more than one race9.4%

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. A-Bethany Ridge EstatesAllen
  2. A+SilhouetteAllen
  3. A-Clear Creek ParkPearland

Questions about Crescent Oaks

Is Crescent Oaks a good place to live?

Crescent Oaks is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Crescent Oaks?

Median rent in Crescent Oaks is $1,540 a month, 16% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $376,000, 60% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Crescent Oaks?

The closest rated public schools are Stone Oak Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lopez Middle (middle, rated A) and Reagan High School (high, rated A). 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 Crescent Oaks 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.