Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Fulton, San Antonio

C+

58th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 54 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Fulton is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 58th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (16 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
3,430
Median rent
$1,520
Median home value
$267,000
Household income
$75,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Fulton

Fulton is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 3,400 residents, older homes (median year built 1941), a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 58th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Fulton

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Fulton

  • 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 river flooding and hail as very high in this part of town.

Fulton report card

Each grade compares Fulton 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 $1,520, homes cost 3.5x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $75,400, 2.2% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 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 23 min, 15% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    30% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

Fulton compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%9 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • People below the poverty line: 8.8%8 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%8 points lower than San Antonio (54%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Vacant homes: 26%17 points higher than San Antonio (9.5%)
  • Median rent: $1,52015% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%6 points higher than San Antonio (25%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BAgnes Cotton AcademyElementary, San Antonio ISD0.4 mi
  • BAgnes Cotton AcademyMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.4 mi
  • CEdison High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Fulton

Median rent in Fulton is $1,520 a month, 15% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $267,000, 13% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,790 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent15% higher than San Antonio$1,520$1,324$1,403
Median home value13% higher than San Antonio$267,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as San Antonio3.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than San Antonio45%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than San Antonio61%52%63%
Vacant homes17 points higher than San Antonio26%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio194119851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,790
Mortgage payment
$1,461
Property tax
$328
Median rent, for comparison
$1,520

Based on a $267,000 home in Fulton, 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 income16% higher than San Antonio$75,400$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than San Antonio2.2%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than San Antonio8.8%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as San Antonio28%29%34%
Average commute6% lower than San Antonio23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than San Antonio15%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than San Antonio8.5%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than San Antonio96%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Fulton

Under 1818%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6442%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino84%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race0%

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. C-Turtle Creek VillageRound Rock
  2. C-Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth
  3. BNorthwest StaffordStafford

Questions about Fulton

Is Fulton a good place to live?

Fulton is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 58th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Fulton?

Median rent in Fulton is $1,520 a month, 15% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $267,000, 13% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Fulton?

The closest rated public schools are Agnes Cotton Academy (elementary, rated B), Agnes Cotton Academy (middle, rated B) and Edison 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 Fulton 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.