Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Quarry at Iron Mountain, San Antonio
34th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Quarry at Iron Mountain is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 34th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
- Top-rated schools
- Tornado risk is very high
- Heat wave risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 8,620
- Median rent
- $1,660
- Median home value
- $496,000
- Household income
- $75,700
- Average commute
- 21 min
- Homes owned
- 19%
What it's like to live in Quarry at Iron Mountain
Quarry at Iron Mountain is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 8,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly rented (81% of homes) and 36% of households with children.
Our grade for Quarry at Iron Mountain is B+. That puts it 34th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in Quarry at Iron Mountain
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Quarry at Iron Mountain
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,660, 25% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Quarry at Iron Mountain report card
Each grade compares Quarry at Iron Mountain 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 $1,660, homes cost 6.6x income.
25 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C-
Median household income $75,700, 2.3% unemployed.
39 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.
94 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 A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 21 min, 23% work from home.
44 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
61% have a bachelor’s degree.
88 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B-
13% of adults uninsured.
60 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
19% of homes owner-occupied.
25 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
69 of 100 vs TX areas
Quarry at Iron Mountain compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 61%32 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%12 points lower than San Antonio (25%)
- Median household income: $75,70016% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
Worse than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 19%33 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
- Home value to income: 6.6x81% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
- Median rent: $1,66025% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ALas Lomas ElementaryElementary, North East ISD0.9 mi
- ABush MiddleMiddle, North East ISD1.1 mi
- AReagan High SchoolHigh, North East ISD1 mi
Cost of living in Quarry at Iron Mountain
Median rent in Quarry at Iron Mountain is $1,660 a month, 25% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $496,000, 110% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,492 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent25% higher than San Antonio | $1,660 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value110% higher than San Antonio | $496,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income81% higher than San Antonio | 6.6x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than San Antonio | 48% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than San Antonio | 19% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points lower than San Antonio | 4.4% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2010 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,715
- Property tax
- $777
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,660
Based on a $496,000 home in Quarry at Iron Mountain, 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 | $75,700 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than San Antonio | 2.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line1 points higher than San Antonio | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points higher than San Antonio | 61% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute16% lower than San Antonio | 21 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points higher than San Antonio | 23% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Antonio | 0% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than San Antonio | 97% | 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 Quarry at Iron Mountain
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.
- A-Nottingham Forest VIIIHouston
- AOld Sixth WardHouston
- B+WoodfarmThe Woodlands
Questions about Quarry at Iron Mountain
Is Quarry at Iron Mountain a good place to live?
Quarry at Iron Mountain is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 34th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Quarry at Iron Mountain?
Renters in Quarry at Iron Mountain pay a median of $1,660 a month, 25% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $496,000, 110% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 6.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Quarry at Iron Mountain?
The closest rated public schools are Las Lomas Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bush Middle (middle, rated A) and Reagan High School (high, rated A). 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 Quarry at Iron Mountain 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.