Neighborhood in Timberwood Park, Bexar County

Living in The Estates, Timberwood Park

A-

6th of 11areas in Timberwood Park
Overall score 83 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Timberwood Park overall: A-

The Estates is a neighborhood in Timberwood Park, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 11 areas we score in Timberwood Park. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Getting around scores low (16 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library3.2 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
$1,960
Median home value
$715,000
Household income
$194,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in The Estates

The Estates is a neighborhood in Timberwood Park with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for The Estates is A-. That puts it 6th of 11 areas we grade in Timberwood Park, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in The Estates

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in The Estates

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

The Estates report card

Each grade compares The Estates 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 $1,960, homes cost 3.7x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $194,200, 4.8% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 16% work from home.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    65% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    10% of adults uninsured.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

The Estates compared with Timberwood Park

Better than Timberwood Park

  • Median household income: $194,20024% higher than Timberwood Park ($157,100)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than Timberwood Park (5.8%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 65%6 points higher than Timberwood Park (60%)

Worse than Timberwood Park

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 57%13 points higher than Timberwood Park (44%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x13% higher than Timberwood Park (3.3x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHardy Oak ElementaryElementary, North East ISD1.4 mi
  • ALopez MiddleMiddle, North East ISD1.4 mi
  • BJohnson High SchoolHigh, North East ISD3.1 mi

Cost of living in The Estates

Median rent in The Estates is $1,960 a month, about the same as the Timberwood Park median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $715,000, 40% higher than the Timberwood Park median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,632 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTimberwood ParkTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Timberwood Park$1,960$1,998$1,403
Median home value40% higher than Timberwood Park$715,000$510,600$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Timberwood Park3.7x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Timberwood Park57%44%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Timberwood Park85%86%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Timberwood Park0%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Timberwood Park200520081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,632
Mortgage payment
$3,914
Property tax
$718
Median rent, for comparison
$1,960

Based on a $715,000 home in The Estates, 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

MeasureHereTimberwood ParkTexas
Median household income24% higher than Timberwood Park$194,200$157,100$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Timberwood Park4.8%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Timberwood Park3.4%6.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Timberwood Park65%60%34%
Average commute11% lower than Timberwood Park28 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Timberwood Park16%26%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Timberwood Park0%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Timberwood Park98%97%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 Estates

Under 1823%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6450%
65 and over8.7%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Black2.7%
Asian7.2%
Other or more than one race4.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Timberwood Park

  1. 1A+The BluffsMedian rent $2,150
  2. 2AThe RidgeMedian rent $2,280
  3. 3ALakesideMedian rent $2,120
  4. 4AThe Falls at Clementson Ranch
  5. 5ACentral Timberwood Park
  6. 7A-CoronadoMedian rent $1,690
  7. 8B+The Estates at StonegateMedian rent $2,280
  8. 9B+The LinksMedian rent $1,910

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Southwest KatyKaty
  2. A-Creekwood EstatesFriendswood
  3. A-South CelinaCelina

Questions about The Estates

Is The Estates a good place to live?

The Estates is a neighborhood in Timberwood Park, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 11 areas we score in Timberwood Park. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in The Estates?

Renters in The Estates pay a median of $1,960 a month, about the same as the Timberwood Park median. The median home is worth $715,000, 40% higher than the Timberwood Park median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Timberwood Park.

What schools serve The Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Hardy Oak Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lopez Middle (middle, rated A) and Johnson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the The Estates 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.