Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in The Heights, San Antonio
136th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 5 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
The Heights is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 136th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
- Well connected
- Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
- Schools scores low (13 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | under 0.1 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 980
- Median rent
- $1,690
- Median home value
- $270,000
- Household income
- $51,200
- Average commute
- 28 min
- Homes owned
- 12%
What it's like to live in The Heights
The Heights is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 1,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly rented (88% of homes) and 27% of households with children.
It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 136th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in The Heights
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in The Heights
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,690, 28% higher than the San Antonio median.
- Higher unemployment. 21% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across San Antonio.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.
The Heights report card
Each grade compares The Heights 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 $1,690, homes cost 5.3x income.
25 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $51,200, 21% unemployed.
9 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.
13 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.
55 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 28 min, 0% work from home.
43 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
7.0% have a bachelor’s degree.
14 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
20% of adults uninsured.
23 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
12% of homes owner-occupied.
6 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
The Heights compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Homes with broadband internet: 100%9 points higher than San Antonio (91%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%4 points lower than San Antonio (25%)
- People below the poverty line: 15%2 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 12%40 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%22 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
- Home value to income: 5.3x46% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BMurnin ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.2 mi
- DPease MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1 mi
- DStevens High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.4 mi
Cost of living in The Heights
Median rent in The Heights is $1,690 a month, 28% 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 $270,000, 15% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,971 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent28% higher than San Antonio | $1,690 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value15% higher than San Antonio | $270,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income46% higher than San Antonio | 5.3x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as San Antonio | 53% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them40 points lower than San Antonio | 12% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points higher than San Antonio | 13% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 2008 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,478
- Property tax
- $493
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,690
Based on a $270,000 home in The Heights, 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 income21% lower than San Antonio | $51,200 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate15 points higher than San Antonio | 21% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line2 points lower than San Antonio | 15% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than San Antonio | 7.0% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute15% higher than San Antonio | 28 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home14 points lower than San Antonio | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio | 2.6% | 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 wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in The Heights
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-Caldwood AcresBeaumont
- D-East La MarqueLa Marque
- FSouthparkAustin
Questions about The Heights
Is The Heights a good place to live?
The Heights is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 136th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in The Heights?
Median rent in The Heights is $1,690 a month, 28% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $270,000, 15% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 5.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve The Heights?
The closest rated public schools are Murnin Elementary (elementary, rated B), Pease Middle (middle, rated D) and Stevens High School (high, rated D). 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 Heights 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.