Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in North Castle Hills, San Antonio

C

78th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 41 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

North Castle Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 78th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
2,680
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$319,000
Household income
$52,600
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
21%
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What it's like to live in North Castle Hills

North Castle Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly rented (79% of homes) and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for North Castle Hills is C. That puts it 78th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in North Castle Hills

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,120, 15% lower than the San Antonio median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Castle Hills

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

North Castle Hills report card

Each grade compares North Castle Hills 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 $1,120, homes cost 6.1x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $52,600, 6.7% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 11% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    15% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    21% of homes owner-occupied.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

North Castle Hills compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 15%9 points lower than San Antonio (25%)
  • People below the poverty line: 10%7 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
  • Median rent: $1,12015% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 21%31 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
  • Home value to income: 6.1x67% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Vacant homes: 20%10 points higher than San Antonio (9.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DLarkspur ElementaryElementary, North East ISD0.7 mi
  • CEisenhower MiddleMiddle, North East ISD1.4 mi
  • CChurchill High SchoolHigh, North East ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in North Castle Hills

Median rent in North Castle Hills is $1,120 a month, 15% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $319,000, 35% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,252 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent15% lower than San Antonio$1,120$1,324$1,403
Median home value35% higher than San Antonio$319,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income67% higher than San Antonio6.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than San Antonio51%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than San Antonio21%52%63%
Vacant homes10 points higher than San Antonio20%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio198219851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,252
Mortgage payment
$1,746
Property tax
$506
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $319,000 home in North Castle Hills, 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 income19% lower than San Antonio$52,600$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio6.7%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than San Antonio10%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than San Antonio34%29%34%
Average commute8% lower than San Antonio22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than San Antonio11%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Antonio3.7%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than San Antonio95%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in North Castle Hills

Under 1821%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6435%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Black6.4%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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. C-East GalvestonGalveston
  2. CCobblestone CourtHouston
  3. C-CaldwoodBeaumont

Questions about North Castle Hills

Is North Castle Hills a good place to live?

North Castle Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 78th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in North Castle Hills?

Renters in North Castle Hills pay a median of $1,120 a month, 15% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $319,000, 35% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 6.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve North Castle Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Larkspur Elementary (elementary, rated D), Eisenhower Middle (middle, rated C) and Churchill High School (high, rated C). 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 North Castle Hills 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.