Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Northeast San Antonio, San Antonio
81st of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Northeast San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 177,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 81st of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Tornado risk is very high
- Heat wave risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 177,690
- Median rent
- $1,340
- Median home value
- $265,000
- Household income
- $75,600
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Homes owned
- 57%
What it's like to live in Northeast San Antonio
Northeast San Antonio is an area in San Antonio with about 177,700 residents, homes built around 1982, a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 81st of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Northeast San Antonio
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.
Cons of living in Northeast San Antonio
- 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.
Northeast San Antonio report card
Each grade compares Northeast 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 $1,340, homes cost 3.5x income.
48 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C-
Median household income $75,600, 4.9% unemployed.
34 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.
29 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 24 min, 14% work from home.
68 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C
31% have a bachelor’s degree.
44 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D+
20% of adults uninsured.
27 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
57% of homes owner-occupied.
33 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
92% of homes have broadband.
44 of 100 vs TX areas
Northeast San Antonio compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Median household income: $75,60016% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 57%5 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%4 points lower than San Antonio (25%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.6%2 points lower than San Antonio (4.2%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CRolling Meadows ElementaryElementary, Judson ISD0.6 mi
- DWood MiddleMiddle, North East ISD2.4 mi
- CVeterans Memorial High SchoolHigh, Judson ISD1.2 mi
Cost of living in Northeast San Antonio
Median rent in Northeast San Antonio is $1,340 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $265,000, 12% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,840 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as San Antonio | $1,340 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value12% higher than San Antonio | $265,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income3% lower than San Antonio | 3.5x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as San Antonio | 54% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than San Antonio | 57% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than San Antonio | 7.5% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1982 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,451
- Property tax
- $390
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,340
Based on a $265,000 home in Northeast 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 income16% higher than San Antonio | $75,600 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points lower than San Antonio | 4.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than San Antonio | 14% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than San Antonio | 31% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio | 24 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Antonio | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio | 2.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as San Antonio | 92% | 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 windLow
Who lives in Northeast 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.
- D+South WacoWaco
- C-Central RockportRockport
- CNorthwest ArlingtonArlington
Questions about Northeast San Antonio
Is Northeast San Antonio a good place to live?
Northeast San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 177,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 81st of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Northeast San Antonio?
Median rent in Northeast San Antonio is $1,340 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $265,000, 12% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Northeast San Antonio?
The closest rated public schools are Rolling Meadows Elementary (elementary, rated C), Wood Middle (middle, rated D) and Veterans Memorial High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 114 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.