San Antonio, Texas · ZIP 78238

San Antonio — ZIP 78238

San Antonio (78238) scores 39/100 — Below Average for San Antonio. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $226K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency24%

Avg reading proficiency37%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$226K

Median rent$1,197/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

$226K

Median Rent

$1,197/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
SCARBOROUGH EL	PK–05	925	42%	59%
DRIGGERS EL	PK–05	458	35%	39%
SST DISCOVERY	PK–07	508	33%	53%
POWELL EL	PK–05	418	32%	42%
HOLMES H S	09–12	2,422	26%	36%
NEFF MIDDLE	06–08	810	21%	33%
LINTON EL	PK–05	368	21%	29%
SOUTHWEST PREP NORTHWEST EL	PK–05	101	5%	15%
THE GATHERING PLACE	KG–06	555	3%	27%
NISD PKSA	PK–PK	45	Not reported	Not 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

26,250

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

45%

Median Age

34.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78238 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 78238 has a school score of 55/100. 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 78238 is approximately $226K. 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 78238 in San Antonio has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. 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.