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Balcones Heights

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$186K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.273
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$186K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,491 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1954
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.86%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.75%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.35%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.20.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.181
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.40%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,593
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,957 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$27K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$44K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Balcones Heights compares

By median home value, Balcones Heights is the 181st most expensive of 233 neighborhoods in Bexar County, and its typical home is worth more than 23% of all homes in Bexar County.

Home values in Balcones Heights

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$131K$323K
neighborhoods in Bexar County ranked by median home value
#Bexar CountyMedian valueHomes
1Cielo Vista$1.2M382
2Terrell Hills$1.2M1,914
3Dominion$1.1M1,624
4Forest Crest$1.1M196
5Olmos Park$1.1M894
6Friends of Friedrich Wilderness Park$985K394
7Bentley Manor$904K321
8Lincoln Heights$850K387
9Alamo Heights$801K2,779
10Monte Vista$698K1,183
11Westfort Alliance$669K126
12Rogers Ranch$647K1,665
13Kinder Ranch$635K1,438
14Hollywood Park$632K1,312
15Cibolo Canyons$625K1,253
16King William$599K874
17Timber Wood Park$597K3,095
18Mission Ridge$581K261
19Deerfield$580K1,501
20Grey Forest$564K446
21Stage Coach Hills$556K176
22Hunters Creek North$551K241
23Crownridge of Texas$538K769
24Northwood Hills$534K176
181Balcones Heights$186K273

233 neighborhoods in Bexar County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Balcones Heights market

How many homes are there in Balcones Heights, TX?

Balcones Heights, TX contains 273 residential properties, with a median of 1,491 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1954. The median TopHap Estimate is $186K.

How does Balcones Heights, TX compare to the rest of Bexar County?

By median home value, Balcones Heights, TX is the 181st most expensive of 233 neighborhoods in Bexar County. Its typical home is worth more than 23% of all homes in Bexar County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Balcones Heights, TX?

75% of homes in Balcones Heights, TX are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Balcones Heights, TX hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Balcones Heights, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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