Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Shavano Forest, San Antonio

C-

80th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Shavano Forest is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 80th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (13 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
4,540
Median rent
$1,470
Median home value
$378,000
Household income
$57,300
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
27%
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What it's like to live in Shavano Forest

Shavano Forest is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 4,500 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly rented (73% of homes) and 22% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 80th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Shavano Forest

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Shavano Forest

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Shavano Forest report card

Each grade compares Shavano Forest 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 $1,470, homes cost 6.6x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $57,300, 8.5% unemployed.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 19% work from home.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    20% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    27% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Shavano Forest compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%12 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%6 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%5 points lower than San Antonio (25%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 6.6x82% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 27%25 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
  • Median household income: $57,30012% lower than San Antonio ($65,056)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLocke Hill ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.4 mi
  • BHobby MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1 mi
  • CClark High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Shavano Forest

Median rent in Shavano Forest is $1,470 a month, 11% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $378,000, 60% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,623 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent11% higher than San Antonio$1,470$1,324$1,403
Median home value60% higher than San Antonio$378,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income82% higher than San Antonio6.6x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than San Antonio58%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points lower than San Antonio27%52%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio9.8%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio199819851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,623
Mortgage payment
$2,069
Property tax
$554
Median rent, for comparison
$1,470

Based on a $378,000 home in Shavano Forest, 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 income12% lower than San Antonio$57,300$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than San Antonio8.5%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than San Antonio11%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than San Antonio41%29%34%
Average commute10% lower than San Antonio22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than San Antonio19%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio2.4%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than San Antonio96%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Shavano Forest

Under 1820%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6435%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Black9.2%
Asian8.8%
Other or more than one race8.7%

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. D+Victory GardensSan Marcos
  2. C+Del Webb SweetgrassRosenberg
  3. B-Southwest AddisonAddison

Questions about Shavano Forest

Is Shavano Forest a good place to live?

Shavano Forest is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 80th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Shavano Forest?

Median rent in Shavano Forest is $1,470 a month, 11% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $378,000, 60% 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 Shavano Forest?

The closest rated public schools are Locke Hill Elementary (elementary, rated C), Hobby Middle (middle, rated B) and Clark 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 Shavano Forest 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.