Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Downtown, San Antonio

C-

83rd of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Downtown is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,300 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 getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
2,300
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$621,000
Household income
$44,900
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
8.1%
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What it's like to live in Downtown

Downtown is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1973, mostly rented (92% of homes) and 1% 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 Downtown

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Downtown

  • 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

Downtown report card

Each grade compares Downtown with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $1,460, homes cost 13.8x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $44,900, 3.7% unemployed.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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 A

    Average commute 20 min, 15% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    17% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    8.1% of homes owner-occupied.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

Downtown compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%24 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 15%10 points higher than San Antonio (4.2%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%8 points lower than San Antonio (25%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 13.8x282% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 8.1%44 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
  • Vacant homes: 27%18 points higher than San Antonio (9.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBonham AcademyElementary, San Antonio ISD0.9 mi
  • CBonham AcademyMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.9 mi
  • BBrackenridge High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Downtown

Median rent in Downtown is $1,460 a month, 10% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $621,000, 163% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,233 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent10% higher than San Antonio$1,460$1,324$1,403
Median home value163% higher than San Antonio$621,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income282% higher than San Antonio13.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than San Antonio60%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them44 points lower than San Antonio8.1%52%63%
Vacant homes18 points higher than San Antonio27%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio197319851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,233
Mortgage payment
$3,399
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $621,000 home in Downtown, 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 income31% lower than San Antonio$44,900$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than San Antonio3.7%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than San Antonio13%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than San Antonio53%29%34%
Average commute17% lower than San Antonio20 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than San Antonio15%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than San Antonio15%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than San Antonio92%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Downtown

Under 181.8%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6436%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White37%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Black10%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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+Elmhurst HeightsAustin
  2. C+Central East AustinAustin
  3. CCastle Rock ApartmentsCollege Station

Questions about Downtown

Is Downtown a good place to live?

Downtown is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,300 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 getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Downtown?

Median rent in Downtown is $1,460 a month, 10% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $621,000, 163% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 13.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Downtown?

The closest rated public schools are Bonham Academy (elementary, rated C), Bonham Academy (middle, rated C) and Brackenridge High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Downtown 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.