Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Hemisfair, San Antonio

D-

117th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Hemisfair is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 117th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
830
Median rent
$1,280
Median home value
$410,000
Household income
$80,700
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Hemisfair

Hemisfair is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 800 residents, older homes (median year built 1949), a mix of owners and renters and 69% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 117th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Hemisfair

  • 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Hemisfair

  • Higher poverty. 41% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

Hemisfair report card

Each grade compares Hemisfair 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 $1,280, homes cost 5.1x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $80,700, 0% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 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 B

    Average commute 24 min, 13% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    25% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    65% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

Hemisfair compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Median household income: $80,70024% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%6 points lower than San Antonio (6.2%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%4 points higher than San Antonio (52%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 65%26 points lower than San Antonio (91%)
  • People below the poverty line: 41%24 points higher than San Antonio (17%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FHerff ElementaryElementary, San Antonio ISD0.5 mi
  • CBonham AcademyMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.8 mi
  • BBrackenridge High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Hemisfair

Median rent in Hemisfair is $1,280 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $410,000, 74% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,056 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent3% lower than San Antonio$1,280$1,324$1,403
Median home value74% higher than San Antonio$410,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income40% higher than San Antonio5.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than San Antonio100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than San Antonio56%52%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than San Antonio13%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio194919851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,056
Mortgage payment
$2,244
Property tax
$812
Median rent, for comparison
$1,280

Based on a $410,000 home in Hemisfair, 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 income24% higher than San Antonio$80,700$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than San Antonio0%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line24 points higher than San Antonio41%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than San Antonio19%29%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Antonio13%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio2.6%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet26 points lower than San Antonio65%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Hemisfair

Under 1840%
18 to 348.0%
35 to 6446%
65 and over5.8%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino86%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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. DNorth LamarAustin
  2. D-The CrossingAustin
  3. DRidge TopAustin

Questions about Hemisfair

Is Hemisfair a good place to live?

Hemisfair is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 117th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Hemisfair?

Median rent in Hemisfair is $1,280 a month, 3% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $410,000, 74% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Hemisfair?

The closest rated public schools are Herff Elementary (elementary, rated F), 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 1 Census block group closest to the Hemisfair 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.