Question 1

Is 78221 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78221 in San Antonio has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the San Antonio city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 78221 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 78221?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78221 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78221. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 78221 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in San Antonio. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 78221?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78221 is approximately $181K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78221 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 78221 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 78221 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78221 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for San Antonio. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 78221 scores similarly to the middle tier of San Antonio neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
IDEA SOUTH FLORES COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	—	—	—
IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
BELLAIRE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GILLETTE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
H W SCHULZE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
KINGSBOROUGH MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
MCCOLLUM H S	09–12	—	—	—
TERRELL WELLS MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
VESTAL EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SOUTHSIDE H S	09–12	—	—	—
W M PEARCE PRI	01–05	—	—	—
JULIAN C GALLARDO EL	01–05	—	—	—
COLONEL MIGUEL MENCHACA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	PK–KG	—	—	—
LOSOYA MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—