Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in North San Antonio, San Antonio
59th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 54 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
North San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 22,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 22,430
- Median rent
- $1,590
- Median home value
- $366,000
- Household income
- $76,500
- Average commute
- 22 min
- Homes owned
- 30%
What it's like to live in North San Antonio
North San Antonio is an area in San Antonio with about 22,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly rented (70% of homes) and 22% of households with children.
Our grade for North San Antonio is C+. That puts it 59th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in North San Antonio
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in North San Antonio
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,590, 20% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
North San Antonio report card
Each grade compares North San Antonio 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 $1,590, homes cost 4.8x income.
37 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $76,500, 5.6% unemployed.
26 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.
48 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.
56 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 22 min, 24% work from home.
76 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
56% have a bachelor’s degree.
83 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C-
15% of adults uninsured.
40 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
30% of homes owner-occupied.
16 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
70 of 100 vs TX areas
North San Antonio compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 56%27 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%10 points lower than San Antonio (54%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 15%9 points lower than San Antonio (25%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 30%22 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
- Home value to income: 4.8x32% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
- Median rent: $1,59020% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BEllison ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.9 mi
- AGarcia MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD3.1 mi
- BBrandeis High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD4.5 mi
Cost of living in North San Antonio
Median rent in North San Antonio is $1,590 a month, 20% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $366,000, 55% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,599 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent20% higher than San Antonio | $1,590 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value55% higher than San Antonio | $366,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income32% higher than San Antonio | 4.8x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than San Antonio | 43% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than San Antonio | 30% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio | 8.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2006 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,003
- Property tax
- $596
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,590
Based on a $366,000 home in North San Antonio, 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 income18% higher than San Antonio | $76,500 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio | 5.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points higher than San Antonio | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points higher than San Antonio | 56% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute11% lower than San Antonio | 22 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home11 points higher than San Antonio | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio | 2.5% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than San Antonio | 97% | 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 North San Antonio
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.
- B-Southeast TylerTyler
- CCastle ForestSan Marcos
- C+Del Webb SweetgrassRosenberg
Questions about North San Antonio
Is North San Antonio a good place to live?
North San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 22,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in North San Antonio?
Renters in North San Antonio pay a median of $1,590 a month, 20% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $366,000, 55% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve North San Antonio?
The closest rated public schools are Ellison Elementary (elementary, rated B), Garcia Middle (middle, rated A) and Brandeis High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 8 Census block groups in this part of San Antonio that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.