At a Glance
Median Income
$95,329
$53,935 per capita
Home Value
$276,900
Zillow: $309,631
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
11,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How Windcrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Windcrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Windcrest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Windcrest residents earn a median household income of $95,329 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,935. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Windcrest is $276,900 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,631. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 32.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Windcrest reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 11,218/100K.
Education
46.2% of adults in Windcrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Windcrest 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
Population5,815
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density2,705/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,329
Per Capita$53,935
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,900
Rent$1,411
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$309,631
Housing Units2,461
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent332/100K
Property11,218/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation787 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Windcrest was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
10.6% 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.