At a Glance
Median Income
$28,082
$22,243 per capita
Home Value
$214,300
Zillow: $200,592
Median Rent
$927/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,129/100K
9,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
39.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Balcones Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Balcones Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Balcones Heights a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Balcones Heights residents earn a median household income of $28,082 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,243. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.5% 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 Balcones Heights is $214,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,592. Median rent is $927/month, with 51.0% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Balcones Heights reports 1,129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 197% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,031/100K. The murder rate is 29.7/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Balcones Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Balcones Heights has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,724
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density4,127/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,082
Per Capita$22,243
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty39.5%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
C
Home Value$214,300
Rent$927
Ownership18.5%
Zillow$200,592
Housing Units1,599
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,129/100K
Property9,031/100K
Murder29.7/100K
Assault862/100K
Burglary683/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation855 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Balcones Heights was founded in 1948.
The median home in Balcones Heights was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.9% 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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