At a Glance
Median Income
$182,819
$95,001 per capita
Home Value
$766,000
Zillow: $730,322
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
1,782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.4%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
300 sunny days/yr
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)
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 1.0% (72% 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 $730,322. 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 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,782/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population7,443
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4,045/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$182,819
Per Capita$95,001
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A
Home Value$766,000
Rent$1,426
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$730,322
Housing Units3,541
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property1,782/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary216/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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