Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in South San Antonio, San Antonio
130th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
South San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 89,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 130th 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 (10 of 100)
- Schools scores low (11 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.9 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 1.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.4 mi |
| Childcare | 1.3 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 89,760
- Median rent
- $1,150
- Median home value
- $144,000
- Household income
- $53,400
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 60%
What it's like to live in South San Antonio
South San Antonio is an area in San Antonio with about 89,800 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.
Our grade for South San Antonio is D-. That puts it 130th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in South San Antonio
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,150, 13% lower than the San Antonio median.
Cons of living in South San Antonio
- Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% 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 tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
South San Antonio report card
Each grade compares South San Antonio 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 $1,150, homes cost 2.7x income.
63 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $53,400, 9.1% unemployed.
10 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.
11 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.
42 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B-
Average commute 27 min, 7.2% work from home.
63 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
8.6% have a bachelor’s degree.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
39% of adults uninsured.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
60% of homes owner-occupied.
25 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
86% of homes have broadband.
26 of 100 vs TX areas
South San Antonio compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Home value to income: 2.7x26% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 60%8 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
- Median rent: $1,15013% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
Worse than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%20 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 39%14 points higher than San Antonio (25%)
- People below the poverty line: 25%8 points higher than San Antonio (17%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CRoy Benavidez ElementaryElementary, South San Antonio ISD0.4 mi
- CRobert C Zamora MiddleMiddle, South San Antonio ISD0.1 mi
- DSouth San Antonio High SchoolHigh, South San Antonio ISD0.7 mi
Cost of living in South San Antonio
Median rent in South San Antonio is $1,150 a month, 13% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $144,000, 39% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $961 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent13% lower than San Antonio | $1,150 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value39% lower than San Antonio | $144,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income26% lower than San Antonio | 2.7x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than San Antonio | 58% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than San Antonio | 60% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than San Antonio | 11% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1973 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $788
- Property tax
- $173
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,150
Based on a $144,000 home in South San Antonio, 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 income18% lower than San Antonio | $53,400 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than San Antonio | 9.1% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line8 points higher than San Antonio | 25% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than San Antonio | 8.6% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute9% higher than San Antonio | 27 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than San Antonio | 7.2% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Antonio | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than San Antonio | 86% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in South San Antonio
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-North Port ArthurPort Arthur
- D-Central GainesvilleGainesville
- D-Edgeworth PlaceHouston
Questions about South San Antonio
Is South San Antonio a good place to live?
South San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 89,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 130th 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 South San Antonio?
Renters in South San Antonio pay a median of $1,150 a month, 13% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $144,000, 39% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve South San Antonio?
The closest rated public schools are Roy Benavidez Elementary (elementary, rated C), Robert C Zamora Middle (middle, rated C) and South San Antonio High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 58 Census block groups in this part of San Antonio that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.