Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Valley Hi, San Antonio

D

110th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Valley Hi is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 110th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
2,040
Median rent
$1,290
Median home value
$146,000
Household income
$51,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
64%
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What it's like to live in Valley Hi

Valley Hi is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1966, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for Valley Hi is D. That puts it 110th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Valley Hi

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Valley Hi

  • Higher poverty. 27% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across San Antonio.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Valley Hi report card

Each grade compares Valley Hi 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 $1,290, homes cost 2.8x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $51,200, 6.1% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 27 min, 6.1% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

Valley Hi compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 64%12 points higher than San Antonio (52%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x21% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Vacant homes: 8.2%1 points lower than San Antonio (9.5%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 73%19 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%17 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 35%10 points higher than San Antonio (25%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSun Valley ElementaryElementary, Southwest ISD0.5 mi
  • DRayburn MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD0.7 mi
  • BVirginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh, Lackland ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Valley Hi

Median rent in Valley Hi is $1,290 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $146,000, 38% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,008 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rentAbout the same as San Antonio$1,290$1,324$1,403
Median home value38% lower than San Antonio$146,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than San Antonio2.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points higher than San Antonio73%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than San Antonio64%52%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than San Antonio8.2%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio196619851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,008
Mortgage payment
$799
Property tax
$208
Median rent, for comparison
$1,290

Based on a $146,000 home in Valley Hi, 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 income21% lower than San Antonio$51,200$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio6.1%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than San Antonio27%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than San Antonio12%29%34%
Average commute9% higher than San Antonio27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than San Antonio6.1%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than San Antonio2.8%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than San Antonio89%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Valley Hi

Under 1829%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6441%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Black2.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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. DCentral ConroeConroe
  2. DFirwood VillagePasadena
  3. D-Southwest DallasDallas

Questions about Valley Hi

Is Valley Hi a good place to live?

Valley Hi is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 110th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Valley Hi?

Renters in Valley Hi pay a median of $1,290 a month, about the same as the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $146,000, 38% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Valley Hi?

The closest rated public schools are Sun Valley Elementary (elementary, rated B), Rayburn Middle (middle, rated D) and Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Valley Hi 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.