Alamo Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bexar County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,443 Population 4,045/sq mi density
$182,819 Median Income $95,001 per capita
$766,000 Home Value $733,584 Zillow
$1,426 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
107 Violent Crime/100K 2,908 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$182,819 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$766,000 home value, $1,426/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Alamo Heights, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$182,819
143% above
$95,001 per capita
Home Value
$766,000
172% above
Zillow: $733,584
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
23% above
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
2,908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.4%
121% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Alamo Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alamo Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
243%
Home Value
272%
Rent
123%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
221%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alamo Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alamo Heights residents earn a median household income of $182,819 , which is 143% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $95,001. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alamo Heights is $766,000 , 172% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $733,584. Median rent is $1,426/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Alamo Heights reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,908/100K.

Education

74.4% of adults in Alamo Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alamo Heights has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population7,443
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4,045/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$182,819
Per Capita$95,001
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267

Housing

A
Home Value$766,000
Rent$1,426
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$733,584
Housing Units3,541
Rent Burden21.1%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property2,908/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation764 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.4%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+31.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations231
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Alamo Heights was built in 1950.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.