Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in The Ridge at Deerfield, San Antonio
43rd of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
The Ridge at Deerfield is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 43rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,310
- Median rent
- $1,380
- Median home value
- $393,000
- Household income
- $75,400
- Average commute
- 20 min
- Homes owned
- 44%
What it's like to live in The Ridge at Deerfield
The Ridge at Deerfield is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 13% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 43rd of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in The Ridge at Deerfield
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in The Ridge at Deerfield
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
The Ridge at Deerfield report card
Each grade compares The Ridge at Deerfield 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 $1,380, homes cost 5.2x income.
24 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $75,400, 1.9% unemployed.
68 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
53 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.
53 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 20 min, 12% work from home.
76 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
51% have a bachelor’s degree.
86 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
11% of adults uninsured.
67 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
44% of homes owner-occupied.
18 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
34 of 100 vs TX areas
The Ridge at Deerfield compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 51%22 points higher than San Antonio (29%)
- People below the poverty line: 3.6%14 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%13 points lower than San Antonio (25%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Home value to income: 5.2x44% higher than San Antonio (3.6x)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%13 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%8 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AHuebner ElementaryElementary, North East ISD0.6 mi
- CEisenhower MiddleMiddle, North East ISD3.1 mi
- CChurchill High SchoolHigh, North East ISD2.4 mi
Cost of living in The Ridge at Deerfield
Median rent in The Ridge at Deerfield is $1,380 a month, 4% higher than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $393,000, 67% higher than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,796 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% higher than San Antonio | $1,380 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value67% higher than San Antonio | $393,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income44% higher than San Antonio | 5.2x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than San Antonio | 67% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than San Antonio | 44% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as San Antonio | 11% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1986 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,151
- Property tax
- $645
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,380
Based on a $393,000 home in The Ridge at Deerfield, 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 income16% higher than San Antonio | $75,400 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than San Antonio | 1.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line14 points lower than San Antonio | 3.6% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than San Antonio | 51% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commute20% lower than San Antonio | 20 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points lower than San Antonio | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Antonio | 1.0% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than San Antonio | 89% | 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
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in The Ridge at Deerfield
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.
- B-Village PlaceHouston
- B-CopperfieldBryan
- B-Hunter's ChaseAustin
Questions about The Ridge at Deerfield
Is The Ridge at Deerfield a good place to live?
The Ridge at Deerfield is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 43rd of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in The Ridge at Deerfield?
Median rent in The Ridge at Deerfield is $1,380 a month, 4% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $393,000, 67% higher than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve The Ridge at Deerfield?
The closest rated public schools are Huebner Elementary (elementary, rated A), Eisenhower Middle (middle, rated C) and Churchill High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the The Ridge at Deerfield 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.