Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in Ridge Stone, San Antonio
113th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 17 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
Ridge Stone is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 22,800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 113th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.
- Education levels scores low (11 of 100)
- Health scores low (4 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 1.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.9 mi |
| Library | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 22,830
- Median rent
- $1,440
- Median home value
- $215,000
- Household income
- $72,200
- Average commute
- 28 min
- Homes owned
- 70%
What it's like to live in Ridge Stone
Ridge Stone is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 22,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 54% of households with children.
Our grade for Ridge Stone is D. That puts it 113th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in Ridge Stone
- 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 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Ridge Stone
- Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across San Antonio.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Ridge Stone report card
Each grade compares Ridge Stone 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 $1,440, homes cost 3.0x income.
44 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $72,200, 10% unemployed.
22 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.
42 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 C
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
44 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 28 min, 5.7% work from home.
43 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
12% have a bachelor’s degree.
11 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
34% of adults uninsured.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B-
70% of homes owner-occupied.
62 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
90% of homes have broadband.
37 of 100 vs TX areas
Ridge Stone compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 70%18 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
- Vacant homes: 2.4%7 points lower than San Antonio (9.5%)
- Home value to income: 3.0x18% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
Worse than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%17 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 66%13 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 34%10 points higher than San Antonio (25%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BNeil Armstrong ElementaryElementary, South San Antonio ISD0.9 mi
- CSharon Christa McAuliffe MiddleMiddle, Southwest ISD1.7 mi
- BVirginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh, Lackland ISD2.4 mi
Cost of living in Ridge Stone
Median rent in Ridge Stone is $1,440 a month, 9% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $215,000, 9% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,526 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent9% higher than San Antonio | $1,440 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value9% lower than San Antonio | $215,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income18% lower than San Antonio | 3.0x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than San Antonio | 66% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than San Antonio | 70% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes7 points lower than San Antonio | 2.4% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2002 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,177
- Property tax
- $349
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,440
Based on a $215,000 home in Ridge Stone, 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 income11% higher than San Antonio | $72,200 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points higher than San Antonio | 10% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than San Antonio | 14% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than San Antonio | 12% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute16% higher than San Antonio | 28 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home8 points lower than San Antonio | 5.7% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than San Antonio | 2.7% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than San Antonio | 90% | 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 Ridge Stone
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.
- D-WinchesterHouston
- DWhispering HillsGarland
- DSouth IrvingIrving
Questions about Ridge Stone
Is Ridge Stone a good place to live?
Ridge Stone is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 22,800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 113th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Ridge Stone?
Renters in Ridge Stone pay a median of $1,440 a month, 9% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $215,000, 9% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve Ridge Stone?
The closest rated public schools are Neil Armstrong Elementary (elementary, rated B), Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle (middle, rated C) and Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Ridge Stone 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.