Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Inverness, San Antonio

B

48th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Inverness is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
2,910
Median rent
$1,590
Median home value
$481,000
Household income
$82,700
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in Inverness

Inverness is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for Inverness is B. That puts it 48th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Inverness

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Inverness

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,590, 20% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Inverness report card

Each grade compares Inverness 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 $1,590, homes cost 5.8x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $82,700, 1.8% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    66 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.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 6.7% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

Inverness compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%31 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%11 points lower than San Antonio (25%)
  • Median household income: $82,70027% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 5.8x60% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 72%18 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%8 points lower than San Antonio (52%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AOak Meadow ElementaryElementary, North East ISD1 mi
  • BHobby MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1.9 mi
  • CChurchill High SchoolHigh, North East ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Inverness

Median rent in Inverness is $1,590 a month, 20% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $481,000, 104% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,343 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent20% higher than San Antonio$1,590$1,324$1,403
Median home value104% higher than San Antonio$481,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income60% higher than San Antonio5.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points higher than San Antonio72%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than San Antonio44%52%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than San Antonio12%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio200519851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,343
Mortgage payment
$2,633
Property tax
$710
Median rent, for comparison
$1,590

Based on a $481,000 home in Inverness, 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 income27% higher than San Antonio$82,700$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than San Antonio1.8%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than San Antonio15%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points higher than San Antonio60%29%34%
Average commute23% lower than San Antonio19 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than San Antonio6.7%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Antonio3.4%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 floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Inverness

Under 1817%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6437%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White30%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Black0.6%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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. BMilwoodAustin
  2. C+North DallasDallas
  3. B+BriargroveHouston

Questions about Inverness

Is Inverness a good place to live?

Inverness is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Inverness?

Renters in Inverness pay a median of $1,590 a month, 20% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $481,000, 104% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 5.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Inverness?

The closest rated public schools are Oak Meadow Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hobby Middle (middle, rated B) and Churchill High School (high, rated C). 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 Inverness 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.