Best suburbs in San Antonio
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- Population: 11,067
- Median home value: $262,000
- Median rental price: $1,739
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - North Central Campus (grade A), Judson Early College Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $262,000
- Median rental price: $1,739
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - North Central Campus (grade A), Judson Early College Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#17. Selma, Texas
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- Population: 5,825
- Median home value: $249,400
- Median rental price: $1,334
- Top schools nearby: International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - North Central Campus (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $249,400
- Median rental price: $1,334
- Top schools nearby: International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - North Central Campus (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#16. Windcrest, Texas
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- Population: 5,827
- Median home value: $362,400
- Median rental price: $1,374
- Top schools nearby: Voss Middle School (grade A), Herff Elementary School (grade A), Rahe Bulverde Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), St. John Paul II Catholic High School (grade A), Living Rock Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $362,400
- Median rental price: $1,374
- Top schools nearby: Voss Middle School (grade A), Herff Elementary School (grade A), Rahe Bulverde Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), St. John Paul II Catholic High School (grade A), Living Rock Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#15. Bulverde, Texas
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- Population: 3,982
- Median home value: $400,800
- Median rental price: $1,469
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), TMI Episcopal (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $400,800
- Median rental price: $1,469
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), TMI Episcopal (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#14. Castle Hills, Texas
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- Population: 9,140
- Median home value: $358,100
- Median rental price: $2,462
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), Lutheran High School of San Antonio (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $358,100
- Median rental price: $2,462
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), Lutheran High School of San Antonio (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#13. Helotes, Texas
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- Population: 10,059
- Median home value: $489,400
- Median rental price: $1,495
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), Geneva School of Boerne (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $489,400
- Median rental price: $1,495
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), Geneva School of Boerne (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#12. Scenic Oaks, Texas
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- Population: 42,545
- Median home value: $272,600
- Median rental price: $1,513
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - North Central Campus (grade A), Randolph High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $272,600
- Median rental price: $1,513
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - North Central Campus (grade A), Randolph High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#11. Schertz, Texas
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- Population: 32,640
- Median home value: $291,500
- Median rental price: $1,872
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Byron P. Steele II High School (grade A), School of Science & Technology San Antonio (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), St. John Paul II Catholic High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $291,500
- Median rental price: $1,872
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Byron P. Steele II High School (grade A), School of Science & Technology San Antonio (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), St. John Paul II Catholic High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#10. Cibolo, Texas
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- Population: 4,523
- Median home value: $432,800
- Median rental price: $1,474
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), Geneva School of Boerne (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $432,800
- Median rental price: $1,474
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), Geneva School of Boerne (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#9. Cross Mountain, Texas
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- Population: 4,155
- Median home value: $534,300
- Median rental price: $2,696
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Borgfeld Area Middle School (grade A), Memorial Early College High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), St. John Paul II Catholic High School (grade A), River City Believers Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C
- Median home value: $534,300
- Median rental price: $2,696
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Borgfeld Area Middle School (grade A), Memorial Early College High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), St. John Paul II Catholic High School (grade A), River City Believers Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: C
#8. Garden Ridge, Texas
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- Population: 9,917
- Median home value: $579,300
- Median rental price: $2,316
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+), Voss Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), Geneva School of Boerne (grade A+), Lutheran High School of San Antonio (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C
- Median home value: $579,300
- Median rental price: $2,316
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio Primary - Medical Center Campus (grade A+), Voss Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: TMI Episcopal (grade A+), Geneva School of Boerne (grade A+), Lutheran High School of San Antonio (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C
#7. Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
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- Population: 3,544
- Median home value: $760,400
- Median rental price: $2,267
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), TMI Episcopal (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $760,400
- Median rental price: $2,267
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), Health Careers High School (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), TMI Episcopal (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#6. Shavano Park, Texas
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- Population: 3,123
- Median home value: $404,000
- Median rental price: $2,683
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), TMI Episcopal (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $404,000
- Median rental price: $2,683
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), TMI Episcopal (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#5. Hollywood Park, Texas
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- Population: 34,253
- Median home value: $434,600
- Median rental price: $1,732
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), International School of the Americas (grade A+), Reagan High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), The Christian School at Castle Hills (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
- Median home value: $434,600
- Median rental price: $1,732
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), International School of the Americas (grade A+), Reagan High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+), The Christian School at Castle Hills (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
#4. Timberwood Park, Texas
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- Population: 2,286
- Median home value: $845,400
- Median rental price: $1,071
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Alamo Heights High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $845,400
- Median rental price: $1,071
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Alamo Heights High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#3. Olmos Park, Texas
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- Population: 5,045
- Median home value: $720,400
- Median rental price: $1,100
- Top schools nearby: International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Alamo Heights High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $720,400
- Median rental price: $1,100
- Top schools nearby: International School of the Americas (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Alamo Heights High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#2. Terrell Hills, Texas
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- Population: 7,417
- Median home value: $704,500
- Median rental price: $1,390
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Alamo Heights High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $704,500
- Median rental price: $1,390
- Top schools nearby: BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus (grade A+), BASIS San Antonio- Northeast Campus (grade A+), Alamo Heights High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Keystone School (grade A+), Saint Mary's Hall (grade A+), San Antonio Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Alamo Heights, Texas
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