Question 1

Is 78233 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78233 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 78233 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 78233?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78233 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78233. 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, 78233 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 78233?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78233 is approximately $235K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78233 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 78233 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 78233 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78233 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, 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 69/100, 78233 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 JUDSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	—	—	—
IDEA JUDSON ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
SST SA COLLEGE PREP H S	07–12	—	—	—
SST ALAMO	PK–06	—	—	—
BASIS SAN ANTONIO - NORTHEAST CAMPUS	05–08	—	—	—
BASIS SAN ANTONIO PRI - NORTHEAST CAMPUS	KG–04	—	—	—
GREAT HEARTS LIVE OAK	KG–11	—	—	—
CRESTVIEW EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FRANZ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	PK–05	—	—	—
JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY	09–12	—	—	—
ROLLING MEADOWS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
EL DORADO EL	PK–05	—	—	—
WOODSTONE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
WOOD MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—