Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Knob Hill, San Antonio

D-

129th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Knob Hill is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 129th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
8,560
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$149,000
Household income
$51,300
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Knob Hill

Knob Hill is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 8,600 residents, older homes (median year built 1955), a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 129th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Knob Hill

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,040, 21% lower than the San Antonio median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Knob Hill

  • Higher poverty. 38% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across San Antonio.
  • 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 tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Knob Hill report card

Each grade compares Knob Hill 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 $1,040, homes cost 2.9x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $51,300, 11% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    7 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 24 min, 9.1% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

Knob Hill compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Median rent: $1,04021% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x20% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)

Worse than San Antonio

  • People below the poverty line: 38%21 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%17 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
  • Vacant homes: 22%13 points higher than San Antonio (9.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DSmith ElementaryElementary, San Antonio ISD0.6 mi
  • FEdgar Allan Poe STEM Dual Language MiddleMiddle, San Antonio ISD1 mi
  • CHighlands High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Knob Hill

Median rent in Knob Hill is $1,040 a month, 21% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $149,000, 37% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $974 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent21% lower than San Antonio$1,040$1,324$1,403
Median home value37% lower than San Antonio$149,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than San Antonio2.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than San Antonio60%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than San Antonio48%52%63%
Vacant homes13 points higher than San Antonio22%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio195519851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$974
Mortgage payment
$816
Property tax
$158
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $149,000 home in Knob Hill, 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 income21% lower than San Antonio$51,300$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than San Antonio11%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line21 points higher than San Antonio38%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than San Antonio12%29%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than San Antonio9.1%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Antonio4.3%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than San Antonio85%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Knob Hill

Under 1825%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6438%
65 and over9.9%
Race and ethnicity
White5.4%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black11%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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. D-North KilleenKilleen
  2. D-North HuntsvilleHuntsville
  3. DSouth OrangeOrange

Questions about Knob Hill

Is Knob Hill a good place to live?

Knob Hill is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 129th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Knob Hill?

Median rent in Knob Hill is $1,040 a month, 21% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $149,000, 37% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Knob Hill?

The closest rated public schools are Smith Elementary (elementary, rated D), Edgar Allan Poe STEM Dual Language Middle (middle, rated F) and Highlands High School (high, rated C). 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 Knob Hill 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.