At a Glance
Median Income
$178,125
$61,013 per capita
Home Value
$531,900
Zillow: $692,298
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
8.7% smoking rate
How Scenic Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scenic Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scenic Oaks a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scenic Oaks residents earn a median household income of $178,125 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,013. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,942 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scenic Oaks is $531,900 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $692,298. Median rent is $1,604/month, with 39.6% 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 2010.
Education
58.6% of adults in Scenic Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scenic Oaks has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,727
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,360/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,125
Per Capita$61,013
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$3,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$531,900
Rent$1,604
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$692,298
Housing Units3,594
Rent Burden39.6%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,368 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+26.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Scenic Oaks was built in 2010.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.