Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Oak Creek Estates, San Antonio

D

106th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 19 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Oak Creek Estates is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 106th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
3,100
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$304,000
Household income
$68,900
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
13%
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What it's like to live in Oak Creek Estates

Oak Creek Estates is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 3,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly rented (87% of homes) and 9% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 106th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Oak Creek Estates

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Oak Creek Estates

  • Higher poverty. 28% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across 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.

Oak Creek Estates report card

Each grade compares Oak Creek Estates 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 $1,430, homes cost 4.4x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas
  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $68,900, 11% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas
  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    26 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas
  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 27 min, 19% work from home.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas
  • Education levels: grade B-

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas
  • Health: grade D

    20% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas
  • Home ownership: grade C-

    13% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas
  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Oak Creek Estates compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%9 points higher than San Antonio (91%)
  • Vacant homes: 0.9%9 points lower than San Antonio (9.5%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%4 points lower than San Antonio (25%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 13%39 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
  • People below the poverty line: 28%11 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x22% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLewis ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD1.8 mi
  • CVale MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1 mi
  • CBrennan High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Oak Creek Estates

Median rent in Oak Creek Estates is $1,430 a month, 8% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $304,000, 29% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,157 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent8% higher than San Antonio$1,430$1,324$1,403
Median home value29% higher than San Antonio$304,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than San Antonio4.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than San Antonio50%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them39 points lower than San Antonio13%52%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than San Antonio0.9%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio200919851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,157
Mortgage payment
$1,664
Property tax
$493
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $304,000 home in Oak Creek Estates, 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 income6% higher than San Antonio$68,900$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than San Antonio11%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than San Antonio28%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than San Antonio32%29%34%
Average commute10% higher than San Antonio27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than San Antonio19%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Antonio1.4%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than San Antonio100%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 Oak Creek Estates

Under 188.8%
18 to 3446%
35 to 6439%
65 and over5.7%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Black14%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race4.4%

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. DNorthgateMidland
  2. C-Krystal LakeHouston
  3. DCentral Cedar HillCedar Hill

Questions about Oak Creek Estates

Is Oak Creek Estates a good place to live?

Oak Creek Estates is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 106th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Oak Creek Estates?

Median rent in Oak Creek Estates is $1,430 a month, 8% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $304,000, 29% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Oak Creek Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Lewis Elementary (elementary, rated C), Vale Middle (middle, rated C) and Brennan 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 Oak Creek Estates 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.