Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Helotes, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,303
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
Helotes is a small city tucked into the northwestern edge of San Antonio, where the Texas Hill Country starts to take over and the pace of life slows down considerably. Incorporated in 2003, the city traces its roots back to German and Spanish settlers who farmed the land in the 1850s. Even the name tells that story, derived from the Spanish word for corn on the cob. Each year, the Cornyval festival brings that heritage to life, drawing thousands of visitors to celebrate the city's agricultural past.
Sitting roughly 20 miles from downtown San Antonio, Helotes offers easy access to the city's larger employment centers, including the University of Texas at San Antonio and several major medical institutions, while maintaining its own distinct, close-knit character. Old Town Helotes anchors the community with a historic feel, and the surrounding landscape of rolling hills gives the area a sense of openness that larger suburbs rarely offer.
The housing mix here leans toward single-family homes and townhomes on generous lots, though apartment communities have grown steadily as more people discover the area. Renters will find well-maintained communities with spacious floor plans, many featuring Hill Country views and resort-style amenities that reflect the area's upward trajectory.
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
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Helotes, TX is $1,149 for a studio, $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,784 for two bedrooms, and $2,423 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Helotes has decreased by -5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,307/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$2,226/month
2,228 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
590 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
504 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 June 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.