Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Monticello Park, San Antonio
92nd of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Monticello Park is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 92nd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
- Schools scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 10,330
- Median rent
- $1,040
- Median home value
- $241,000
- Household income
- $58,000
- Average commute
- 20 min
- Homes owned
- 48%
What it's like to live in Monticello Park
Monticello Park is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 10,300 residents, older homes (median year built 1958), a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.
Our grade for Monticello Park is D+. That puts it 92nd of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in Monticello Park
- 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Monticello Park
- Higher poverty. 27% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 2 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.
Monticello Park report card
Each grade compares Monticello Park 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 $1,040, homes cost 4.2x income.
47 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $58,000, 5.3% unemployed.
15 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.
19 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 A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
83 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 20 min, 11% work from home.
84 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
20% have a bachelor’s degree.
17 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
29% of adults uninsured.
20 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
48% of homes owner-occupied.
29 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
86% of homes have broadband.
26 of 100 vs TX areas
Monticello Park compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Median rent: $1,04021% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
- Average commute: 20 min17% lower than San Antonio (24 min)
- Vacant homes: 7.0%2 points lower than San Antonio (9.5%)
Worse than San Antonio
- People below the poverty line: 27%10 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%9 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%7 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AFranklin ElementaryElementary, San Antonio ISD0.7 mi
- FWhittier MiddleMiddle, San Antonio ISD0.6 mi
- BJefferson High SchoolHigh, San Antonio ISD0.3 mi
Cost of living in Monticello Park
Median rent in Monticello Park 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 $241,000, about the same as the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,612 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent21% lower than San Antonio | $1,040 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as San Antonio | $241,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income15% higher than San Antonio | 4.2x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than San Antonio | 61% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than San Antonio | 48% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than San Antonio | 7.0% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1958 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,319
- Property tax
- $293
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,040
Based on a $241,000 home in Monticello Park, 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 income11% lower than San Antonio | $58,000 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio | 5.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line10 points higher than San Antonio | 27% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than San Antonio | 20% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute17% lower than San Antonio | 20 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than San Antonio | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Antonio | 3.8% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than San Antonio | 86% | 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 low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Monticello Park
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
Questions about Monticello Park
Is Monticello Park a good place to live?
Monticello Park is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 92nd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Monticello Park?
Renters in Monticello Park pay a median of $1,040 a month, 21% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $241,000, about the same as the San Antonio median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Monticello Park?
The closest rated public schools are Franklin Elementary (elementary, rated A), Whittier Middle (middle, rated F) and Jefferson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Monticello Park 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.