At a Glance
Median Income
$129,884
$53,037 per capita
Home Value
$382,400
Zillow: $466,276
Median Rent
$2,518/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
7.9% smoking rate
How Helotes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helotes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helotes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Helotes residents earn a median household income of $129,884 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,037. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Helotes is $382,400 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,276. Median rent is $2,518/month, with 32.9% 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 2004.
Safety & Crime
Helotes reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K.
Education
52.2% of adults in Helotes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helotes 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
Population9,372
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,352/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,884
Per Capita$53,037
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$382,400
Rent$2,518
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$466,276
Housing Units2,934
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property1,083/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Helotes was founded in 1880.
The median home in Helotes was built in 2004.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
10.3% 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.