Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Hillcrest, San Antonio
105th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 11,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 105th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
- Schools scores low (13 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 11,710
- Median rent
- $1,070
- Median home value
- $221,000
- Household income
- $57,800
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 46%
What it's like to live in Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 11,700 residents, homes built around 1967, a mix of owners and renters and 20% of households with children.
It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 105th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Hillcrest
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,070, 19% lower than the San Antonio median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Hillcrest
- Higher unemployment. 9.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% 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 tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Hillcrest report card
Each grade compares Hillcrest 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 $1,070, homes cost 3.8x income.
53 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $57,800, 9.6% unemployed.
16 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.
13 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 532 violent crimes per 100k, 3,917 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
58 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 25 min, 13% work from home.
73 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
27% have a bachelor’s degree.
30 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
29% of adults uninsured.
20 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
46% of homes owner-occupied.
20 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
87% of homes have broadband.
29 of 100 vs TX areas
Hillcrest compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Median rent: $1,07019% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
- People below the poverty line: 14%3 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%6 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
- Median household income: $57,80011% lower than San Antonio ($65,056)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%4 points higher than San Antonio (25%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CMaverick ElementaryElementary, San Antonio ISD0.3 mi
- DLongfellow MiddleMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.7 mi
- BJefferson High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD1.1 mi
Cost of living in Hillcrest
Median rent in Hillcrest is $1,070 a month, 19% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $221,000, 6% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,518 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent19% lower than San Antonio | $1,070 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value6% lower than San Antonio | $221,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income6% higher than San Antonio | 3.8x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than San Antonio | 56% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than San Antonio | 46% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1967 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,210
- Property tax
- $309
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,070
Based on a $221,000 home in Hillcrest, 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
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income11% lower than San Antonio | $57,800 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than San Antonio | 9.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than San Antonio | 14% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than San Antonio | 27% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio | 25 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Antonio | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Antonio | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than San Antonio | 87% | 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 windLow
Who lives in Hillcrest
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in San Antonio
- 1A+The Enclave of SonterraMedian rent $1,320
- 2A+Las LomasMedian rent $2,850
- 3A+ArrowheadMedian rent $2,320
- 4A+La Cierra at SonterraMedian rent $2,190
- 5A+The Overlook in Stone OakMedian rent $1,840
- 6A+Hunters CreekMedian rent $1,470
- 7A+The Heights at Stone OakMedian rent $2,150
- 8A+CrosstimberMedian rent $1,350
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- DBordersvilleHouston
- D-Central WacoWaco
- D-YorkwoodHouston
Questions about Hillcrest
Is Hillcrest a good place to live?
Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 11,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 105th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.
How much does it cost to live in Hillcrest?
Median rent in Hillcrest is $1,070 a month, 19% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $221,000, 6% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Hillcrest?
The closest rated public schools are Maverick Elementary (elementary, rated C), Longfellow Middle (middle, rated D) and Jefferson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 10 Census block groups closest to the Hillcrest 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.