Question 1

Is 78245 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78245 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 78245 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 78245?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78245 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78245. 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, 78245 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 78245?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78245 is approximately $260K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78245 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 78245 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 78245 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78245 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, 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 68/100, 78245 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 MAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	—	—	—
IDEA MAYS ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
IDEA BURKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–11	—	—	—
IDEA BURKE ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
IDEA AMBROSE AND FREDA ROBINSON COLLEGE PREPARATOR	06–08	—	—	—
IDEA AMBROSE AND FREDA ROBINSON ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (SAN ANTONIO)	KG–12	—	—	—
GREAT HEARTS WESTERN HILLS	KG–11	—	—	—
LADERA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ADAMS HILL EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PEASE MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
CODY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
MICHAEL EL	PK–05	—	—	—
HATCHETT EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FISHER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FORESTER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BEHLAU EL	PK–05	—	—	—
LIECK EL	PK–05	—	—	—
MORA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
WERNLI EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BIG COUNTRY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
KRIEWALD ROAD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	PK–05	—	—	—
FRANCIS R SCOBEE MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—