At a Glance
Median Income
$217,800
$110,935 per capita
Home Value
$762,200
Zillow: $885,227
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
1,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Terrell Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Terrell Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Terrell Hills 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
Terrell Hills residents earn a median household income of $217,800 , which is 190% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $110,935. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 Terrell Hills is $762,200 , 170% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $885,227. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 31.2% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Terrell Hills reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,510/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
77.3% of adults in Terrell Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Terrell Hills 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
Population5,050
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density3,137/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$217,800
Per Capita$110,935
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$762,200
Rent$1,154
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$885,227
Housing Units1,896
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent36/100K
Property1,510/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary946/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation794 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+35.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Terrell Hills was built in 1957.
16.7% 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.
11.9% 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.