Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Oak Meadow, San Antonio

A-

24th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Oak Meadow is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.8 mi

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

Population
2,410
Median rent
$2,790
Median home value
$400,000
Household income
$129,000
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Oak Meadow

Oak Meadow is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 46% of households with children.

Our grade for Oak Meadow is A-. That puts it 24th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Oak Meadow

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $129,000, 98% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Oak Meadow

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,790, 111% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 24 for San Antonio as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Oak Meadow report card

Each grade compares Oak Meadow 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 $2,790, homes cost 3.1x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $129,000, 4.3% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 34 min, 21% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    12% of adults uninsured.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Oak Meadow compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Median household income: $129,00098% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%39 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%25 points higher than San Antonio (52%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Median rent: $2,790111% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Average commute: 34 min39% higher than San Antonio (24 min)
  • 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.

  • AHuebner ElementaryElementary, North East ISD0.6 mi
  • BHobby MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD3 mi
  • CChurchill High SchoolHigh, North East ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Oak Meadow

Median rent in Oak Meadow is $2,790 a month, 111% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $112,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $400,000, 70% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,806 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent111% higher than San Antonio$2,790$1,324$1,403
Median home value70% higher than San Antonio$400,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than San Antonio3.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points lower than San Antonio30%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than San Antonio77%52%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than San Antonio7.2%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio199219851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,806
Mortgage payment
$2,189
Property tax
$616
Median rent, for comparison
$2,790

Based on a $400,000 home in Oak Meadow, 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 income98% higher than San Antonio$129,000$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than San Antonio4.3%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than San Antonio0.7%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher39 points higher than San Antonio68%29%34%
Average commute39% higher than San Antonio34 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than San Antonio21%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio2.6%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than San Antonio99%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Oak Meadow

Under 1829%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6443%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black2.7%
Asian3.2%
Other or more than one race10%

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. A-East LewisvilleLewisville
  2. A-Northeast League CityLeague City
  3. A-South McKinneyMcKinney

Questions about Oak Meadow

Is Oak Meadow a good place to live?

Oak Meadow is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Oak Meadow?

Renters in Oak Meadow pay a median of $2,790 a month, 111% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $400,000, 70% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Oak Meadow?

The closest rated public schools are Huebner Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hobby Middle (middle, rated B) 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 Oak Meadow 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.