Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Prospect Hill, San Antonio
121st of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Prospect Hill is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 21,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 121st of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (3 of 100)
- Schools scores low (9 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 21,730
- Median rent
- $1,010
- Median home value
- $109,000
- Household income
- $39,100
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Homes owned
- 55%
What it's like to live in Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 21,700 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 121st of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Prospect Hill
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,010, 24% lower than the San Antonio median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Prospect Hill
- Higher poverty. 36% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
- Higher unemployment. 13% 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 river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
Prospect Hill report card
Each grade compares Prospect Hill with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B
Median rent $1,010, homes cost 2.8x income.
69 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $39,100, 13% unemployed.
3 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.
9 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 B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
62 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 26 min, 3.1% work from home.
77 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
6.8% have a bachelor’s degree.
3 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
43% of adults uninsured.
3 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
55% of homes owner-occupied.
20 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
84% of homes have broadband.
20 of 100 vs TX areas
Prospect Hill compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Median rent: $1,01024% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
- Home value to income: 2.8x23% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 11%6 points higher than San Antonio (4.2%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%22 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 43%19 points higher than San Antonio (25%)
- People below the poverty line: 36%19 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DRoosevelt ElementaryElementary, Edgewood ISD0.7 mi
- FGus Garcia MiddleMiddle, Edgewood ISD0.3 mi
- CMemorial High SchoolHigh, Edgewood ISD0.8 mi
Cost of living in Prospect Hill
Median rent in Prospect Hill is $1,010 a month, 24% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $109,000, 54% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $713 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent24% lower than San Antonio | $1,010 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value54% lower than San Antonio | $109,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income23% lower than San Antonio | 2.8x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than San Antonio | 55% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than San Antonio | 55% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points higher than San Antonio | 12% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1957 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $597
- Property tax
- $116
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,010
Based on a $109,000 home in Prospect Hill, 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 income40% lower than San Antonio | $39,100 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate7 points higher than San Antonio | 13% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line19 points higher than San Antonio | 36% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than San Antonio | 6.8% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute7% higher than San Antonio | 26 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points lower than San Antonio | 3.1% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points higher than San Antonio | 11% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than San Antonio | 84% | 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
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Prospect Hill
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.
- DBlackshearSan Angelo
- D+Northwest TylerTyler
- DSoutheast BeaumontBeaumont
Questions about Prospect Hill
Is Prospect Hill a good place to live?
Prospect Hill is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 21,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 121st 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 Prospect Hill?
Median rent in Prospect Hill is $1,010 a month, 24% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $109,000, 54% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Prospect Hill?
The closest rated public schools are Roosevelt Elementary (elementary, rated D), Gus Garcia Middle (middle, rated F) and Memorial High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 21 Census block groups closest to the Prospect Hill 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.