Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Santa Fe, San Antonio

B-

53rd of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 59 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
1,910
Median rent
$2,020
Median home value
$240,000
Household income
$87,900
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 51% of households with children.

Our grade for Santa Fe is B-. That puts it 53rd of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Santa Fe

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $87,900, 35% higher than the San Antonio median.

Cons of living in Santa Fe

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,020, 53% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • 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 tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Santa Fe report card

Each grade compares Santa Fe 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 $2,020, homes cost 2.7x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $87,900, 1.0% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 27 min, 8.8% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    24% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

Santa Fe compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%54 points lower than San Antonio (54%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%38 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Median household income: $87,90035% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Median rent: $2,02053% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%15 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
  • Average commute: 27 min9% higher than San Antonio (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DHatchett ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.8 mi
  • DPease MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD0.2 mi
  • DStevens High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Santa Fe

Median rent in Santa Fe is $2,020 a month, 53% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $81,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $240,000, about the same as the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,645 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent53% higher than San Antonio$2,020$1,324$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as San Antonio$240,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than San Antonio2.7x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent54 points lower than San Antonio0%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them38 points higher than San Antonio90%52%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than San Antonio0%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio198919851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,645
Mortgage payment
$1,314
Property tax
$331
Median rent, for comparison
$2,020

Based on a $240,000 home in Santa Fe, 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 income35% higher than San Antonio$87,900$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than San Antonio1.0%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as San Antonio17%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than San Antonio14%29%34%
Average commute9% higher than San Antonio27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than San Antonio8.8%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than San Antonio7.0%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than San Antonio89%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Santa Fe

Under 1830%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6435%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White7.3%
Hispanic or Latino71%
Black13%
Asian6.0%
Other or more than one race2.0%

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. CRanchland HillsMidland
  2. C+Angelo HeightsSan Angelo
  3. B-FleetwoodOdessa

Questions about Santa Fe

Is Santa Fe a good place to live?

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Santa Fe?

Renters in Santa Fe pay a median of $2,020 a month, 53% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $240,000, about the same as the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Santa Fe?

The closest rated public schools are Hatchett Elementary (elementary, rated D), Pease Middle (middle, rated D) and Stevens High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Santa Fe 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.