Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in The Dominion, San Antonio

B

40th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

The Dominion is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (6 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library4.3 mi

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

Population
1,220
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$941,000
Household income
$152,500
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in The Dominion

The Dominion is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 1,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for The Dominion is B. That puts it 40th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in The Dominion

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $152,500, 134% higher than the San Antonio median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in The Dominion

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

The Dominion report card

Each grade compares The Dominion with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Homes cost 6.2x income.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $152,500, 5.3% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    60 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.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 41% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

The Dominion compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Median household income: $152,500134% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%48 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 52%23 points higher than San Antonio (29%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 6.2x70% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%4 points lower than San Antonio (4.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BEllison ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.9 mi
  • AGarcia MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD4.7 mi
  • CClark High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD5.8 mi

Cost of living in The Dominion

The median home is worth $941,000, 299% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,984 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median home value299% higher than San Antonio$941,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income70% higher than San Antonio6.2x3.6x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them48 points higher than San Antonio100%52%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than San Antonio0%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio200919851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,984
Mortgage payment
$5,151
Property tax
$833

Based on a $941,000 home in The Dominion, 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 income134% higher than San Antonio$152,500$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio5.3%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than San Antonio2.0%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points higher than San Antonio52%29%34%
Average commute14% lower than San Antonio21 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home28 points higher than San Antonio41%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Antonio0%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
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Dominion

Under 1836%
18 to 347.6%
35 to 6431%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black7.2%
Asian8.1%
Other or more than one race7.4%

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-Chandlers LandingRockwall
  2. BFountainwood EstatesGeorgetown
  3. B-Southwest RowlettRowlett

Questions about The Dominion

Is The Dominion a good place to live?

The Dominion is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in The Dominion?

The median home is worth $941,000, 299% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 6.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve The Dominion?

The closest rated public schools are Ellison Elementary (elementary, rated B), Garcia Middle (middle, rated A) 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 1 Census block group closest to the The Dominion 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.