Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Great Northwest, San Antonio

C+

64th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Great Northwest is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 21,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
21,580
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$242,000
Household income
$87,500
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Great Northwest

Great Northwest is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 21,600 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 64th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Great Northwest

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $87,500, 34% higher 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Great Northwest

  • 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, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Great Northwest report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,490, homes cost 2.8x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $87,500, 5.2% unemployed.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    21 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 14% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    18% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

Great Northwest compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%24 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Median household income: $87,50034% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x24% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Average commute: 28 min15% higher than San Antonio (24 min)
  • Median rent: $1,49013% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.6%3 points lower than San Antonio (4.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCarson ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.7 mi
  • CConnally MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD0.3 mi
  • DMarshall High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Great Northwest

Median rent in Great Northwest is $1,490 a month, 13% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $242,000, about the same as the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,703 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent13% higher than San Antonio$1,490$1,324$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as San Antonio$242,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than San Antonio2.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than San Antonio49%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than San Antonio76%52%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than San Antonio5.4%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio198619851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,703
Mortgage payment
$1,325
Property tax
$379
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $242,000 home in Great Northwest, 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 income34% higher than San Antonio$87,500$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than San Antonio5.2%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than San Antonio8.7%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than San Antonio35%29%34%
Average commute15% higher than San Antonio28 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Antonio14%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Antonio1.6%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than San Antonio94%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Great Northwest

Under 1825%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6435%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black9.0%
Asian4.5%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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. CThe W'sFrisco
  2. B-Arlington LakesideArlington
  3. CNortheast BurlesonBurleson

Questions about Great Northwest

Is Great Northwest a good place to live?

Great Northwest is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 21,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Great Northwest?

Median rent in Great Northwest is $1,490 a month, 13% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $242,000, about the same as the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Great Northwest?

The closest rated public schools are Carson Elementary (elementary, rated C), Connally Middle (middle, rated C) and Marshall High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 11 Census block groups closest to the Great Northwest 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.