Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Heritage, San Antonio

C

77th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 41 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Heritage is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 77th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
4,540
Median rent
$1,800
Median home value
$214,000
Household income
$92,100
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Heritage

Heritage is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 4,500 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Heritage is C. That puts it 77th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Heritage

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $92,100, 42% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Heritage

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,800, 36% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

Heritage report card

Each grade compares Heritage 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 $1,800, homes cost 2.3x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $92,100, 7.2% unemployed.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 28 min, 27% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    24% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

Heritage compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%30 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%27 points lower than San Antonio (54%)
  • Median household income: $92,10042% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Median rent: $1,80036% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%12 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
  • Average commute: 28 min14% higher than San Antonio (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCody ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.4 mi
  • DPease MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD0.9 mi
  • DStevens High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Heritage

Median rent in Heritage is $1,800 a month, 36% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $214,000, 9% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,469 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent36% higher than San Antonio$1,800$1,324$1,403
Median home value9% lower than San Antonio$214,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income36% lower than San Antonio2.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than San Antonio26%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than San Antonio82%52%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than San Antonio4.2%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio198419851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,469
Mortgage payment
$1,171
Property tax
$297
Median rent, for comparison
$1,800

Based on a $214,000 home in Heritage, 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 income42% higher than San Antonio$92,100$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than San Antonio7.2%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than San Antonio9.6%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than San Antonio17%29%34%
Average commute14% higher than San Antonio28 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points higher than San Antonio27%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Antonio3.7%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Heritage

Under 1819%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6445%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino73%
Black4.4%
Asian2.0%
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. C-ColinOdessa
  2. DSoutheast GainesvilleGainesville
  3. CThe W'sFrisco

Questions about Heritage

Is Heritage a good place to live?

Heritage is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 77th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Heritage?

Renters in Heritage pay a median of $1,800 a month, 36% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $214,000, 9% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Heritage?

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

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Heritage 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.