Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County
Living in West San Antonio, San Antonio
104th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D
West San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 23,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 104th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
- Schools scores low (13 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 23,460
- Median rent
- $1,160
- Median home value
- $198,000
- Household income
- $56,100
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 44%
What it's like to live in West San Antonio
West San Antonio is an area in San Antonio with about 23,500 residents, homes built around 1983, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.
Our grade for West San Antonio is D. That puts it 104th of 137 areas we grade in San Antonio, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in West San Antonio
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 12% lower than the San Antonio median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.
Cons of living in West San Antonio
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
West San Antonio report card
Each grade compares West San Antonio 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 $1,160, homes cost 3.5x income.
54 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $56,100, 5.7% unemployed.
19 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 B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
63 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 25 min, 14% work from home.
77 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
16% have a bachelor’s degree.
18 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
29% of adults uninsured.
11 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
44% of homes owner-occupied.
26 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
87% of homes have broadband.
29 of 100 vs TX areas
West San Antonio compared with San Antonio
Better than San Antonio
- Median rent: $1,16012% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
- Vacant homes: 7.3%2 points lower than San Antonio (9.5%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 6.3%2 points higher than San Antonio (4.2%)
Worse than San Antonio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%13 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%9 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
- Median household income: $56,10014% lower than San Antonio ($65,056)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DCarlos Coon ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD1.2 mi
- CRoss MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1.8 mi
- DHolmes High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.9 mi
Cost of living in West San Antonio
Median rent in West San Antonio is $1,160 a month, 12% lower than the San Antonio median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $198,000, 16% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,318 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Antonio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent12% lower than San Antonio | $1,160 | $1,324 | $1,403 |
| Median home value16% lower than San Antonio | $198,000 | $235,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to incomeAbout the same as San Antonio | 3.5x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as San Antonio | 54% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than San Antonio | 44% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than San Antonio | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio | 1983 | 1985 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,084
- Property tax
- $234
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,160
Based on a $198,000 home in West San Antonio, 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 income14% lower than San Antonio | $56,100 | $65,056 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Antonio | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as San Antonio | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than San Antonio | 16% | 29% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as San Antonio | 25 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Antonio | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than San Antonio | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than San Antonio | 87% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in West San Antonio
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-Central WacoWaco
- D+Northeast CorsicanaCorsicana
- DJoye SubdivisionSeguin
Questions about West San Antonio
Is West San Antonio a good place to live?
West San Antonio covers part of San Antonio, TX, home to about 23,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 104th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in West San Antonio?
Renters in West San Antonio pay a median of $1,160 a month, 12% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $198,000, 16% lower than the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.
What schools serve West San Antonio?
The closest rated public schools are Carlos Coon Elementary (elementary, rated D), Ross Middle (middle, rated C) and Holmes High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 13 Census block groups in this part of San Antonio that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.