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San Antonio, Texas · ZIP 78242

San Antonio — ZIP 78242

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San Antonio (78242) scores 40/100 — Below Average for San Antonio. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $157K.

40OUT OF 100

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 index56/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby10

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index72/100
Typical home value$157K
Median rent$1,370/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

$157K

Median Rent

$1,370/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
SKY HARBOUR ELPK–05595
38%
53%
IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMYKG–05631
35%
60%
INDIAN CREEK ELPK–05573
32%
42%
IDEA BRACKENRIDGE COLLEGE PREPARATORY06–12671
30%
58%
HIDDEN COVE STEAM ACADEMYPK–05453
25%
38%
SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE06–08767
24%
40%
FIVE PALMS ELPK–05444
18%
27%
FRANK MADLA ELPK–05382
17%
37%
NEIL ARMSTRONG ELPK–05322
17%
27%
ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE06–08447
11%
26%

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.

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Demographics

Population

35,976

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

29.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78242 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 78242 has a school score of 56/100. 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 78242 is approximately $157K. 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 78242 in San Antonio has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.