Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Westlake, San Antonio

D-

118th of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Westlake is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 118th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
4,460
Median rent
$1,150
Median home value
$172,000
Household income
$61,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Westlake

Westlake is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 4,500 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 118th of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Westlake

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,150, 13% lower than the San Antonio median.
  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Westlake

  • 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 tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Westlake report card

Each grade compares Westlake with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,150, homes cost 2.8x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $61,200, 7.3% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    11 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 27 min, 9.5% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    30% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Westlake compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • Home value to income: 2.8x22% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,15013% lower than San Antonio ($1,324)
  • Vacant homes: 6.0%3 points lower than San Antonio (9.5%)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%9 points lower than San Antonio (29%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 60%6 points higher than San Antonio (54%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%5 points higher than San Antonio (25%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CGlenn ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.5 mi
  • DPease MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1.8 mi
  • DJay High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Westlake

Median rent in Westlake is $1,150 a month, 13% 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 $172,000, 27% lower than the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,165 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent13% lower than San Antonio$1,150$1,324$1,403
Median home value27% lower than San Antonio$172,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than San Antonio2.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than San Antonio60%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than San Antonio48%52%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than San Antonio6.0%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio198519851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,165
Mortgage payment
$941
Property tax
$223
Median rent, for comparison
$1,150

Based on a $172,000 home in Westlake, 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 income6% lower than San Antonio$61,200$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than San Antonio7.3%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than San Antonio21%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than San Antonio20%29%34%
Average commute10% higher than San Antonio27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than San Antonio9.5%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Antonio1.7%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than San Antonio93%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Westlake

Under 1832%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6430%
65 and over6.2%
Race and ethnicity
White2.7%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black1.4%
Asian4.5%
Other or more than one race8.7%

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. D-Central DuncanvilleDuncanville
  2. D-Northwest KilleenKilleen
  3. D-Huntington VillageHouston

Questions about Westlake

Is Westlake a good place to live?

Westlake is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 118th of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Westlake?

Median rent in Westlake is $1,150 a month, 13% lower than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $172,000, 27% 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 Westlake?

The closest rated public schools are Glenn Elementary (elementary, rated C), Pease Middle (middle, rated D) and Jay High School (high, rated D). 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 Westlake 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.