Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Magnolia Heights, San Antonio
93rd of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Magnolia Heights is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 93rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.
- Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
- Internet access scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,760
- Median rent
- $2,120
- Median home value
- $286,000
- Household income
- $103,200
- Average commute
- 34 min
- Homes owned
- 61%
What it's like to live in Magnolia Heights
Magnolia Heights is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.
Our grade for Magnolia Heights is D+. That puts it 93rd of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in Magnolia Heights
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $103,200, 59% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Magnolia Heights
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,120, 60% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 24 for San Antonio as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Magnolia Heights report card
Each grade compares Magnolia Heights 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 $2,120, homes cost 2.8x income.
27 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $103,200, 0% unemployed.
86 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.
22 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 C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
53 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 34 min, 7.3% work from home.
6 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
33% have a bachelor’s degree.
56 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
20% of adults uninsured.
23 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B
61% of homes owner-occupied.
68 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
83% of homes have broadband.
19 of 100 vs TX areas
Magnolia Heights compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Median household income: $103,20059% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
- People below the poverty line: 5.6%12 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
- Vacant homes: 0%10 points lower than San Antonio (9.5%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Median rent: $2,12060% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 77%23 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
- Average commute: 34 min39% higher than San Antonio (24 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BMurnin ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.2 mi
- CVale MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD0.8 mi
- DStevens High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.3 mi
Cost of living in Magnolia Heights
Median rent in Magnolia Heights is $2,120 a month, 60% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $85,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $286,000, 21% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,059 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent60% higher than San Antonio | $2,120 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value21% higher than San Antonio | $286,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income23% lower than San Antonio | 2.8x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points higher than San Antonio | 77% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than San Antonio | 61% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes10 points lower than San Antonio | 0% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2005 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,565
- Property tax
- $493
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,120
Based on a $286,000 home in Magnolia Heights, 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 income59% higher than San Antonio | $103,200 | $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 | 5.6% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than San Antonio | 33% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute39% higher than San Antonio | 34 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than San Antonio | 7.3% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Antonio | 0% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than San Antonio | 83% | 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
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Magnolia Heights
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.
- DMcKinneyAustin
- C-Northwest ConverseConverse
- D+ElvaRed Oak
Questions about Magnolia Heights
Is Magnolia Heights a good place to live?
Magnolia Heights is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 93rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Magnolia Heights?
Renters in Magnolia Heights pay a median of $2,120 a month, 60% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $286,000, 21% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Magnolia Heights?
The closest rated public schools are Murnin Elementary (elementary, rated B), Vale Middle (middle, rated C) and Stevens High School (high, rated D). 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 Magnolia Heights 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.