Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Helotes
Helotes, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,308
Population
7,534
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Savor small-town delights near major San Antonio attractions
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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Vibrant
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Scenic
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Welcoming
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Growing
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Located about 20 miles northwest of San Antonio, Helotes is a growing suburb with the tranquil atmosphere of a small town. The name Helotes is derived from the Spanish word for corn on the cob, elote. Helotes honors its rich heritage as a prosperous farming region with the annual Cornyval festival, drawing thousands every year.
Helotes is filled with vibrant attractions, including John T Floore Country Store, one of the best live music venues in Texas Hill Country, in addition to the Helotes Creek Winery and Wine 101. Activities in Helotes range from the Marketplace at Old Town Helotes to the summer series of Movie Nights at the Park.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, Helotes is convenient to outdoor havens like Medina Lake and Government Canyon State Natural Area. Helotes is also just minutes from shopping destinations such as the Shops at La Cantera, the Rim, and Ingram Park Mall. Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the University of Texas at San Antonio are nearby Helotes as well. Commuting and traveling from Helotes is easy with access to Loop 1604 and San Antonio International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,969
Average: $132,754
Education
2,770
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,060
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Helotes has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Helotes, TX is $1,150 for a studio, $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,773 for two bedrooms, and $2,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Helotes has decreased by -4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,307/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$2,277/month
2,112 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,664/month
1,393 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Helotes, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
590 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
504 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,794 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bonnie Conner Park
- Nani Falcone Park
- Bamberger Nature Park
- Government Canyon State Natural Area
- Leon Vista Park and Greenway
Commuter Rail
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.