Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Stone Oak, San Antonio

B+

35th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Stone Oak 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 35th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
8,590
Median rent
$1,730
Median home value
$466,000
Household income
$119,800
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
51%
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What it's like to live in Stone Oak

Stone Oak is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 8,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Stone Oak is B+. That puts it 35th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Stone Oak

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $119,800, 84% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Stone Oak

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,730, 31% 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.

Stone Oak report card

Each grade compares Stone Oak 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 $1,730, homes cost 3.9x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $119,800, 4.6% unemployed.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 14% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    51% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

Stone Oak compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Median household income: $119,80084% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%25 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%14 points lower than San Antonio (25%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Median rent: $1,73031% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.5%4 points lower than San Antonio (4.2%)
  • Home value to income: 3.9x7% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBulverde CreekElementary, North East ISD0.8 mi
  • AHill MiddleMiddle, North East ISD1.1 mi
  • BJohnson High SchoolHigh, North East ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Stone Oak

Median rent in Stone Oak is $1,730 a month, 31% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $466,000, 98% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,280 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent31% higher than San Antonio$1,730$1,324$1,403
Median home value98% higher than San Antonio$466,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than San Antonio3.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than San Antonio48%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than San Antonio51%52%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than San Antonio6.2%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio201019851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,280
Mortgage payment
$2,551
Property tax
$729
Median rent, for comparison
$1,730

Based on a $466,000 home in Stone Oak, 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 income84% higher than San Antonio$119,800$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than San Antonio4.6%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than San Antonio5.4%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points higher than San Antonio54%29%34%
Average commute3% higher than San Antonio25 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Antonio14%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Antonio0.5%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than San Antonio94%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 Stone Oak

Under 1822%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6438%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black5.7%
Asian7.5%
Other or more than one race4.8%

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. A-Avery RanchCedar Park
  2. B+Parmer Crossing at Lakeline StationAustin
  3. B+Sarita ValleyLeander

Questions about Stone Oak

Is Stone Oak a good place to live?

Stone Oak 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 35th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Stone Oak?

Renters in Stone Oak pay a median of $1,730 a month, 31% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $466,000, 98% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Stone Oak?

The closest rated public schools are Bulverde Creek (elementary, rated B), Hill Middle (middle, rated A) and Johnson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Stone Oak 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.