Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Mission Del Lago, San Antonio
115th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Mission Del Lago is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 7,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 115th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on health.
- Health scores low (13 of 100)
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 3.7 mi |
| Park | 0.8 mi |
| Cafe | 3.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.8 mi |
| Gym | 1.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.5 mi |
| Childcare | 4.1 mi |
| Library | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 6,990
- Median rent
- $1,620
- Median home value
- $269,000
- Household income
- $90,100
- Average commute
- 28 min
- Homes owned
- 75%
What it's like to live in Mission Del Lago
Mission Del Lago is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 7,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 55% of households with children.
It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 115th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Mission Del Lago
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $90,100, 38% higher than the San Antonio median.
Cons of living in Mission Del Lago
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,620, 22% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across San Antonio.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Mission Del Lago report card
Each grade compares Mission Del Lago 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 $1,620, homes cost 3.0x income.
49 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $90,100, 11% unemployed.
30 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.
28 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 D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
22 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 28 min, 7.2% work from home.
29 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B-
25% have a bachelor’s degree.
57 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
30% of adults uninsured.
13 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C
75% of homes owner-occupied.
45 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
57 of 100 vs TX areas
Mission Del Lago compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%23 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
- Median household income: $90,10038% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
- Home value to income: 3.0x18% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
Worse than San Antonio
- Median rent: $1,62022% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
- Average commute: 28 min16% higher than San Antonio (24 min)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%6 points higher than San Antonio (25%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BJulian C Gallardo ElementaryElementary, Southside ISD1.3 mi
- DKingsborough MiddleMiddle, Harlandale ISD3.3 mi
- CSouthside High SchoolHigh, Southside ISD3.5 mi
Cost of living in Mission Del Lago
Median rent in Mission Del Lago is $1,620 a month, 22% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $269,000, 14% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,855 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent22% higher than San Antonio | $1,620 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value14% higher than San Antonio | $269,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income18% lower than San Antonio | 3.0x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than San Antonio | 52% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than San Antonio | 75% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio | 8.8% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2014 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,472
- Property tax
- $383
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,620
Based on a $269,000 home in Mission Del Lago, 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 income38% higher than San Antonio | $90,100 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points higher than San Antonio | 11% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points lower than San Antonio | 13% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than San Antonio | 25% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute16% higher than San Antonio | 28 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than San Antonio | 7.2% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Antonio | 0.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than San Antonio | 95% | 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
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Mission Del Lago
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.
- D+Northeast HoustonHouston
- D-Central ConverseConverse
- D+West Texas CityTexas City
Questions about Mission Del Lago
Is Mission Del Lago a good place to live?
Mission Del Lago is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 7,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 115th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Mission Del Lago?
Median rent in Mission Del Lago is $1,620 a month, 22% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $269,000, 14% 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 Mission Del Lago?
The closest rated public schools are Julian C Gallardo Elementary (elementary, rated B), Kingsborough Middle (middle, rated D) and Southside 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 Mission Del Lago 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.