At a Glance
Median Income
$57,695
$37,047 per capita
Home Value
$236,600
Zillow: $259,724
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
4,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Leon Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leon Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leon Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leon Valley residents earn a median household income of $57,695 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,047. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Leon Valley is $236,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,724. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 33.1% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Leon Valley reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,629/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Leon Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leon Valley has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population11,479
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,308/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,695
Per Capita$37,047
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,182
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$259,724
Housing Units5,028
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property4,629/100K
Murder8.6/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary438/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation816 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Leon Valley was founded in 1952.
The median home in Leon Valley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% 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.