Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in The Forest at Stone Oak, San Antonio
21st of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
The Forest at Stone Oak is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
- Top-rated schools
- Well connected
- Lots of parks
- Tornado risk is very high
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.1 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 1.1 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.6 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.1 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,200
- Median rent
- $1,710
- Median home value
- $483,000
- Household income
- $125,100
- Average commute
- 32 min
- Homes owned
- 72%
What it's like to live in The Forest at Stone Oak
The Forest at Stone Oak is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 3,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 45% of households with children.
Our grade for The Forest at Stone Oak is A-. That puts it 21st of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in The Forest at Stone Oak
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $125,100, 92% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in The Forest at Stone Oak
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,710, 29% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 24 for San Antonio as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.
The Forest at Stone Oak report card
Each grade compares The Forest at 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 $1,710, homes cost 3.9x income.
54 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $125,100, 4.5% unemployed.
71 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A+
Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.
96 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-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
36 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 32 min, 24% work from home.
31 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
61% have a bachelor’s degree.
89 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
11% of adults uninsured.
67 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C
72% of homes owner-occupied.
41 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
The Forest at Stone Oak compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Median household income: $125,10092% higher than San Antonio ($65,056)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 21%32 points lower than San Antonio (54%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 61%32 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Average commute: 32 min30% higher than San Antonio (24 min)
- Median rent: $1,71029% higher than San Antonio ($1,324)
- 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.
- AWilderness Oak ElementaryElementary, North East ISD0.8 mi
- ALopez MiddleMiddle, North East ISD1 mi
- AReagan High SchoolHigh, North East ISD2.5 mi
Cost of living in The Forest at Stone Oak
Median rent in The Forest at Stone Oak is $1,710 a month, 29% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $483,000, 105% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,477 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent29% higher than San Antonio | $1,710 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value105% higher than San Antonio | $483,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income7% higher than San Antonio | 3.9x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent32 points lower than San Antonio | 21% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than San Antonio | 72% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio | 8.8% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2007 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,644
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,710
Based on a $483,000 home in The Forest at 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
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income92% higher than San Antonio | $125,100 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than San Antonio | 4.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points lower than San Antonio | 5.2% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points higher than San Antonio | 61% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute30% higher than San Antonio | 32 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points higher than San Antonio | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than San Antonio | 2.7% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than San Antonio | 100% | 91% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in The Forest at Stone Oak
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.
- A-Southeast PasadenaPasadena
- B+SouthviewEl Paso
- B+Covey Homes Litsey CreekFort Worth
Questions about The Forest at Stone Oak
Is The Forest at Stone Oak a good place to live?
The Forest at Stone Oak is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in The Forest at Stone Oak?
Renters in The Forest at Stone Oak pay a median of $1,710 a month, 29% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $483,000, 105% 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 The Forest at Stone Oak?
The closest rated public schools are Wilderness Oak Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lopez Middle (middle, rated A) and Reagan High School (high, rated A). 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 Forest at 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.