Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Leon Springs, San Antonio

A-

30th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Leon Springs is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 30th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library5.6 mi

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

Population
4,510
Median rent
$1,670
Median home value
$568,000
Household income
$94,600
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in Leon Springs

Leon Springs is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 4,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Leon Springs is A-. That puts it 30th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Leon Springs

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $94,600, 45% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Leon Springs

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,670, 26% 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.

Leon Springs report card

Each grade compares Leon Springs 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 $1,670, homes cost 6.0x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $94,600, 0.6% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 15% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Leon Springs compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 24%29 points lower than San Antonio (54%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%22 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%21 points higher than San Antonio (29%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 6.0x66% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,67026% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Average commute: 27 min11% higher than San Antonio (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALeon Springs ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.6 mi
  • AGarcia MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD5.7 mi
  • BBrandeis High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD7 mi

Cost of living in Leon Springs

Median rent in Leon Springs is $1,670 a month, 26% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $67,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $568,000, 141% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,913 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent26% higher than San Antonio$1,670$1,324$1,403
Median home value141% higher than San Antonio$568,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income66% higher than San Antonio6.0x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points lower than San Antonio24%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than San Antonio74%52%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio9.2%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio201119851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,913
Mortgage payment
$3,109
Property tax
$804
Median rent, for comparison
$1,670

Based on a $568,000 home in Leon Springs, 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 income45% higher than San Antonio$94,600$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than San Antonio0.6%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than San Antonio13%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than San Antonio50%29%34%
Average commute11% higher than San Antonio27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than San Antonio15%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Antonio0%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than San Antonio96%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
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Leon Springs

Under 1822%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6430%
65 and over26%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black0%
Asian2.9%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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. A-Anderson MillAustin
  2. A-Southwest McKinneyMcKinney
  3. A-South McKinneyMcKinney

Questions about Leon Springs

Is Leon Springs a good place to live?

Leon Springs is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 30th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Leon Springs?

Renters in Leon Springs pay a median of $1,670 a month, 26% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $568,000, 141% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 6.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Leon Springs?

The closest rated public schools are Leon Springs Elementary (elementary, rated A), Garcia Middle (middle, rated A) and Brandeis High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Leon Springs 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.