Neighborhood in Timberwood Park, Bexar County

Living in The Ridge, Timberwood Park

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2nd of 11areas in Timberwood Park
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Timberwood Park overall: A-

The Ridge is a neighborhood in Timberwood Park, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Timberwood Park. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.3 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library3.6 mi

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

Population
4,210
Median rent
$2,280
Median home value
$440,000
Household income
$198,700
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
99%
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What it's like to live in The Ridge

The Ridge is a neighborhood in Timberwood Park with about 4,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (99%) and 55% of households with children.

Our grade for The Ridge is A. That puts it 2nd of 11 areas we grade in Timberwood Park, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in The Ridge

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in The Ridge

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

The Ridge report card

Each grade compares The Ridge 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 $2,280, homes cost 2.2x income.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $198,700, 1.9% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 31 min, 18% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    59% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

The Ridge compared with Timberwood Park

Better than Timberwood Park

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%44 points lower than Timberwood Park (44%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%13 points higher than Timberwood Park (86%)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x32% lower than Timberwood Park (3.3x)

Worse than Timberwood Park

  • Homes with broadband internet: 91%6 points lower than Timberwood Park (97%)
  • Median rent: $2,28014% higher than Timberwood Park ($1,998)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%3 points higher than Timberwood Park (10%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMh Specht ElementaryElementary, Comal ISD0.6 mi
  • APieper Ranch MiddleMiddle, Comal ISD2.2 mi
  • APieper High SchoolHigh, Comal ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in The Ridge

Median rent in The Ridge is $2,280 a month, 14% higher than the Timberwood Park median. A household would need about $91,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $440,000, 14% lower than the Timberwood Park median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,954 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTimberwood ParkTexas
Median rent14% higher than Timberwood Park$2,280$1,998$1,403
Median home value14% lower than Timberwood Park$440,000$510,600$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Timberwood Park2.2x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points lower than Timberwood Park0%44%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Timberwood Park99%86%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Timberwood Park6.7%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Timberwood Park200520081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,954
Mortgage payment
$2,408
Property tax
$546
Median rent, for comparison
$2,280

Based on a $440,000 home in The Ridge, 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 income26% higher than Timberwood Park$198,700$157,100$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Timberwood Park1.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Timberwood Park3.8%6.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Timberwood Park59%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Timberwood Park31 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Timberwood Park18%26%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Timberwood Park1.9%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Timberwood Park91%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Ridge

Under 1837%
18 to 345.6%
35 to 6437%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black4.6%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race16%

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

Other neighborhoods in Timberwood Park

  1. 1A+The BluffsMedian rent $2,150
  2. 3ALakesideMedian rent $2,120
  3. 4AThe Falls at Clementson Ranch
  4. 5ACentral Timberwood Park
  5. 6A-The EstatesMedian rent $1,960
  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. ANorth NorthlakeNorthlake
  2. ASomersetMansfield
  3. A-WestwoodLeague City

Questions about The Ridge

Is The Ridge a good place to live?

The Ridge is a neighborhood in Timberwood Park, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Timberwood Park. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in The Ridge?

Renters in The Ridge pay a median of $2,280 a month, 14% higher than the Timberwood Park median. The median home is worth $440,000, 14% lower than the Timberwood Park median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Timberwood Park.

What schools serve The Ridge?

The closest rated public schools are Mh Specht Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pieper Ranch Middle (middle, rated A) and Pieper High School (high, rated A). 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 Ridge 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.