Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Oak Hills, San Antonio

D-

127th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 10 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Oak Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 15,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 127th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
15,260
Median rent
$1,280
Median home value
$292,000
Household income
$49,300
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
21%
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What it's like to live in Oak Hills

Oak Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 15,300 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly rented (79% of homes) and 24% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 127th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Oak Hills

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Oak Hills

  • Higher poverty. 24% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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 Hills report card

Each grade compares Oak 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 D+

    Median rent $1,280, homes cost 5.9x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $49,300, 6.2% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    10 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 9.8% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    25% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    21% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

Oak Hills compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Average commute: 22 min10% lower than San Antonio (24 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 7.7%4 points higher than San Antonio (4.2%)
  • Median rent: $1,2803% 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: 5.9x64% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%10 points higher than San Antonio (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDellview ElementaryElementary, North East ISD0.6 mi
  • DJackson MiddleMiddle, North East ISD1.3 mi
  • DLegacy of Educational Excellence High SchoolHigh, North East ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Oak Hills

Median rent in Oak Hills is $1,280 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $292,000, 24% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,057 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent3% lower than San Antonio$1,280$1,324$1,403
Median home value24% higher than San Antonio$292,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income64% higher than San Antonio5.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than San Antonio64%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than San Antonio21%52%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than San Antonio16%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio197919851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,057
Mortgage payment
$1,598
Property tax
$459
Median rent, for comparison
$1,280

Based on a $292,000 home in Oak 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 income24% lower than San Antonio$49,300$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio6.2%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than San Antonio24%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than San Antonio24%29%34%
Average commute10% lower than San Antonio22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than San Antonio9.8%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than San Antonio7.7%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as San Antonio90%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Oak Hills

Under 1820%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6434%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black11%
Asian6.0%
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. D-Buena VistaEl Paso
  2. DNortheast GalvestonGalveston
  3. FAshford PointHouston

Questions about Oak Hills

Is Oak Hills a good place to live?

Oak Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 15,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 127th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Oak Hills?

Median rent in Oak Hills is $1,280 a month, 3% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $292,000, 24% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 5.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Oak Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Dellview Elementary (elementary, rated B), Jackson Middle (middle, rated D) and Legacy of Educational Excellence High School (high, rated D). 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 Oak 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.