Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Hills at Alamo Ranch, San Antonio
45th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Hills at Alamo Ranch is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 45th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.0 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,770
- Median rent
- $1,380
- Median home value
- $70,000
- Household income
- $65,400
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Homes owned
- 37%
What it's like to live in Hills at Alamo Ranch
Hills at Alamo Ranch is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 3,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 45th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Hills at Alamo Ranch
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Hills at Alamo Ranch
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
Hills at Alamo Ranch report card
Each grade compares Hills at Alamo Ranch 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 $1,380, homes cost 1.1x income.
72 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $65,400, 0% unemployed.
70 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.
46 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.
72 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 24 min, 22% work from home.
27 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
34% have a bachelor’s degree.
73 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
21% of adults uninsured.
22 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
37% of homes owner-occupied.
15 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
59 of 100 vs TX areas
Hills at Alamo Ranch compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Home value to income: 1.1x70% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
- People below the poverty line: 5.4%12 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
- Unemployment rate: 0%6 points lower than San Antonio (6.2%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 37%16 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%4 points lower than San Antonio (4.2%)
- Median rent: $1,3804% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CMireles ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD1.2 mi
- BJefferson MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1.3 mi
- BTaft High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.3 mi
Cost of living in Hills at Alamo Ranch
Median rent in Hills at Alamo Ranch is $1,380 a month, 4% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $70,000, 70% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $717 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% higher than San Antonio | $1,380 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value70% lower than San Antonio | $70,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income70% lower than San Antonio | 1.1x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than San Antonio | 52% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than San Antonio | 37% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio | 10% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2010 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $383
- Property tax
- $334
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,380
Based on a $70,000 home in Hills at Alamo Ranch, 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 incomeAbout the same as San Antonio | $65,400 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate6 points lower than San Antonio | 0% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points lower than San Antonio | 5.4% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than San Antonio | 34% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio | 24 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points higher than San Antonio | 22% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Antonio | 0% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than San Antonio | 95% | 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 wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Hills at Alamo Ranch
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.
- B-Villa SerenaNew Braunfels
- CAtascocita MeadowsAtascocita
- A-Wyndham LakeJersey Village
Questions about Hills at Alamo Ranch
Is Hills at Alamo Ranch a good place to live?
Hills at Alamo Ranch is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 45th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Hills at Alamo Ranch?
Median rent in Hills at Alamo Ranch is $1,380 a month, 4% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $70,000, 70% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 1.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Hills at Alamo Ranch?
The closest rated public schools are Mireles Elementary (elementary, rated C), Jefferson Middle (middle, rated B) and Taft 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 Hills at Alamo Ranch 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.