Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Meadows at the Reserve, San Antonio

B

49th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 64 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Meadows at the Reserve is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 11,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
11,950
Median rent
$1,520
Median home value
$291,000
Household income
$97,500
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Meadows at the Reserve

Meadows at the Reserve is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 12,000 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for Meadows at the Reserve is B. That puts it 49th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Meadows at the Reserve

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,500, 50% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Meadows at the Reserve

  • 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, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Meadows at the Reserve report card

Each grade compares Meadows at the Reserve 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 $1,520, homes cost 3.0x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $97,500, 5.8% unemployed.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 15% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    18% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Meadows at the Reserve compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Median household income: $97,50050% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%17 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%13 points lower than San Antonio (54%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Median rent: $1,52015% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.8%3 points lower than San Antonio (4.2%)
  • Average commute: 26 min5% higher than San Antonio (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCarlos Coon ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.7 mi
  • CJordan MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD0.9 mi
  • CWarren High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Meadows at the Reserve

Median rent in Meadows at the Reserve is $1,520 a month, 15% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $291,000, 23% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,038 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent15% higher than San Antonio$1,520$1,324$1,403
Median home value23% higher than San Antonio$291,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income18% lower than San Antonio3.0x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than San Antonio40%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than San Antonio69%52%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than San Antonio2.8%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio199919851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,038
Mortgage payment
$1,593
Property tax
$445
Median rent, for comparison
$1,520

Based on a $291,000 home in Meadows at the Reserve, 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 income50% higher than San Antonio$97,500$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio5.8%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than San Antonio5.9%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than San Antonio38%29%34%
Average commute5% higher than San Antonio26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than San Antonio15%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Antonio0.8%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Meadows at the Reserve

Under 1819%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6443%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White22%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Black6.3%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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. B+Loma VerdeNew Braunfels
  2. B-Arlington LakesideArlington
  3. B-Upper ValleyEl Paso

Questions about Meadows at the Reserve

Is Meadows at the Reserve a good place to live?

Meadows at the Reserve is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 11,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Meadows at the Reserve?

Renters in Meadows at the Reserve pay a median of $1,520 a month, 15% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $291,000, 23% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Meadows at the Reserve?

The closest rated public schools are Carlos Coon Elementary (elementary, rated D), Jordan Middle (middle, rated C) and Warren High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Meadows at the Reserve 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.