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San Antonio, Texas · ZIP 78209

San Antonio — ZIP 78209

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San Antonio (78209) scores 48/100 — Below Average for San Antonio. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $475K.

48OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency51%
Avg reading proficiency65%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100
Typical home value$475K
Median rent$1,550/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$475K

Median Rent

$1,550/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

10,980

Violent Crime

1,420

Property Crime

9,560

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bexar County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
ALAMO HEIGHTS J H06–081,123
59%
71%
WOODRIDGE EL01–05833
59%
79%
NORTHWOOD ELPK–05303
57%
62%
CAMBRIDGE EL01–05806
55%
67%
ALAMO HEIGHTS H S09–121,569
51%
69%
GARNER MIDDLE06–08782
27%
39%
HOWARD ELPK–KG418Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

43,363

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78209 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78209 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78209 is approximately $475K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78209 in San Antonio has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.