Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
Balcones Heights
Balcones Heights, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$787
Population
3,196
Renter Mix
80% Rent
Experience convenient suburban living close to San Antonio
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Situated just seven miles northwest of Downtown San Antonio, Balcones Heights is a vibrant suburb home to attractive amenities like the Bijou Cinema Café, Wonderland of the Americas, and Methodist TexSan Hospital. Balcones Heights hosts an annual Jazz Festival every year, with excellent live music performances and a wide variety of booths offering food, beverages, and more.
Balcones Heights touts an array of dining options throughout the year as well, with choices varying from down-home BBQ to authentic Indian cuisine and everything in between. San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk is just a ten-minute drive away from Balcones Heights. Located at the intersection of I-10 and Loop 410, getting around from Balcones Heights is a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$30,223
Average: $39,973
Education
470
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,519
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Balcones Heights has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
80%
Non-Renters
20%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Balcones Heights, TX is $586 for a studio, $787 for one bedroom, $1,134 for two bedrooms, and $972 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Balcones Heights has decreased by -4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$787/month
532 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodlawn Lake Park
- Garza Park
- San Pedro Springs Park
- Monterrey Park
- Olmos Basin Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- San Antonio International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.