Neighborhood in San Antonio, Bexar County

Living in Westover Hills, San Antonio

D

101st of 137areas in San Antonio
Overall score 22 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Antonio overall: D

Westover Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 9,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 101st of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
9,260
Median rent
$1,370
Median home value
$231,000
Household income
$67,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
40%
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What it's like to live in Westover Hills

Westover Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio with about 9,300 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 101st of 137 areas in San Antonio, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Westover Hills

  • 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 Westover Hills

  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

Westover Hills report card

Each grade compares Westover Hills 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 $1,370, homes cost 3.4x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $67,200, 14% unemployed.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 24 min, 13% work from home.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    24% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    40% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

Westover Hills compared with San Antonio

Better than San Antonio

  • People below the poverty line: 7.1%10 points lower than San Antonio (17%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 95%4 points higher than San Antonio (91%)
  • Home value to income: 3.4x5% lower than San Antonio (3.6x)

Worse than San Antonio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 40%13 points lower than San Antonio (52%)
  • Unemployment rate: 14%7 points higher than San Antonio (6.2%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%3 points lower than San Antonio (29%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCarlos Coon ElementaryElementary, Northside ISD0.7 mi
  • CJordan MiddleMiddle, Northside ISD1.8 mi
  • DHolmes High SchoolHigh, Northside ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Westover Hills

Median rent in Westover Hills is $1,370 a month, about the same as 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 $231,000, about the same as the San Antonio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,634 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AntonioTexas
Median rent3% higher than San Antonio$1,370$1,324$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as San Antonio$231,000$235,700$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than San Antonio3.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as San Antonio54%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than San Antonio40%52%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than San Antonio7.8%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Antonio199719851992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,634
Mortgage payment
$1,264
Property tax
$370
Median rent, for comparison
$1,370

Based on a $231,000 home in Westover Hills, 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 income3% higher than San Antonio$67,200$65,056$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than San Antonio14%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than San Antonio7.1%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than San Antonio26%29%34%
Average commute3% lower than San Antonio24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Antonio13%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Antonio1.0%4.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than San Antonio95%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Westover Hills

Under 1823%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6433%
65 and over9.0%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino73%
Black9.9%
Asian3.2%
Other or more than one race1.0%

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-Spring BranchHouston
  2. D+Continental SquareLewisville
  3. DWedgwoodFort Worth

Questions about Westover Hills

Is Westover Hills a good place to live?

Westover Hills is a neighborhood in San Antonio, TX, home to about 9,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 101st of 137 areas we score in San Antonio. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Westover Hills?

Median rent in Westover Hills is $1,370 a month, 3% higher than the San Antonio median. The median home is worth $231,000, about the same as the San Antonio median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across San Antonio.

What schools serve Westover Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Carlos Coon Elementary (elementary, rated D), Jordan 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 is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Westover Hills 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.