The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78208 sells for about $169,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 78208 — San Antonio
The 78208 housing market is characterized by low median home values and high vacancy rates, reflecting a challenging economic environment. While the area offers low-cost entry for investors, the market is currently experiencing a slight year-over-year decline in values and remains a weak fit for traditional homebuyers due to socioeconomic and school-quality metrics.
This ZIP is primarily suited for income-focused investors seeking cash-flow opportunities in a lower-cost entry market, though it presents challenges for traditional family buyers due to school and safety metrics.
Median prices moved down 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 6.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.4% · poverty 34.9% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78208, Bexar County TX
The area experiences higher-than-average property and violent crime rates compared to the broader San Antonio region, with localized trends remaining a persistent concern for residents.
Public schools serving this ZIP are generally characterized by lower performance ratings compared to the state average, reflecting the socioeconomic challenges of the immediate district.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks, including potential for flash flooding during heavy rainfall events and high heat, with insurance premiums reflecting these environmental exposures.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to downtown San Antonio's revitalization efforts, though the immediate ZIP remains largely established with limited large-scale new development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents benefit from immediate access to I-35 and I-10, providing a short drive to the San Antonio central business district and major employment hubs.
The area features proximity to local community parks and is within a short drive of the San Antonio River Walk and downtown cultural amenities.
The rental market shows high vacancy pressure and a significant presence of older, lower-cost housing stock, with modest rent growth trajectories.
The local economy is anchored by the broader San Antonio employment base, including healthcare, military, and tourism sectors.
The area is served by VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes and provides direct access to major interstate corridors.
Development is largely characterized by infill and renovation projects aimed at supporting downtown density.
Bexar County Appraisal District manages assessments, with properties typically reassessed annually for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to San Antonio ISD and Bexar County taxing jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in Central Texas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas4.314.1 mi
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.314.3 mi
- Traders Village San Antonio4.512.3 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.19.4 mi
- Morgan's Wonderland4.88.1 mi
- Alamodome4.31.8 mi
- Frost Bank Center4.51.8 mi
- Henry B. González Convention Center4.61.8 mi
- Historic Market Square4.62.4 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.71.3 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.71.8 mi
- The Alamo4.61.7 mi
- San Antonio Zoo4.51.7 mi
- Pearl4.71 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.81.7 mi
- The Alamo4.61.7 mi
- Natural Bridge Caverns4.718.9 mi
- Pearl4.71 mi
- Hopscotch San Antonio4.71.8 mi
- The DoSeum4.51 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.71.8 mi
- Pearl4.71 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.81.7 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.71.3 mi
- Brackenridge Park4.71.4 mi
- Mission Del Lago Golf Course4.210.1 mi
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course4.21 mi
- The Quarry Golf Course4.54 mi
- Riverside Golf Course and Teddy Bear Par 34.14.2 mi
- Northern Hills Golf Club4.28.9 mi
- North Star Mall4.55.8 mi
- Ingram Park Mall4.39.7 mi
- Shops at Rivercenter4.51.7 mi
- Historic Market Square4.62.4 mi
- South Park Mall4.37.1 mi
- San Antonio International Airport4.36.3 mi
- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.97 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major urban waterway and tourist destination located nearby.
Multi-purpose facility hosting major sports and entertainment events.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).