The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78209 sells for about $575,000, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,620 a month.
ZIP 78209 — San Antonio
The 78209 housing market remains strong and competitive, characterized by a median sale price of $575,000 and a 14.7% year-over-year increase. Demand is driven by the area's central location and the reputation of the Alamo Heights Independent School District. Several data points, including specific tax rates and rental medians, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking access to top-rated schools, as well as professionals who value a central location with a shorter-than-average commute.
Median prices moved up 14.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
2 foreclosure-ledger notices — 0.5 per 10,000 residents · poverty 9.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 78209, Bexar County TX
The area is highly regarded for the Alamo Heights Independent School District, which is a primary driver of local housing demand.
The area benefits from its central location in San Antonio and proximity to major employment hubs, maintaining strong real estate demand.
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 a central location with a mean travel time to work of approximately 18.3 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, shopping districts, and established neighborhoods within the San Antonio urban core.
The local economy is anchored by the broader San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, military, and professional services.
The area is served by major highway corridors providing access to the San Antonio employment core.
The area is primarily served by the Alamo Heights Independent School District.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profiles for ZCTA 78209.
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 Texas4.312.3 mi
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.315.1 mi
- Traders Village San Antonio4.515 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.19.5 mi
- Morgan's Wonderland4.85.1 mi
- Alamodome4.35 mi
- Frost Bank Center4.54.1 mi
- Henry B. González Convention Center4.64.9 mi
- Historic Market Square4.65.1 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.72 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.74.8 mi
- The Alamo4.64.6 mi
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas4.312.3 mi
- San Antonio Zoo4.52 mi
- Pearl4.73.4 mi
- The Alamo4.64.6 mi
- Natural Bridge Caverns4.715.7 mi
- Pearl4.73.4 mi
- Hopscotch San Antonio4.74.6 mi
- The DoSeum4.52.5 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.74.8 mi
- Pearl4.73.4 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.82.3 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.72 mi
- Brackenridge Park4.72.2 mi
- Topgolf San Antonio4.411.4 mi
- Canyon Springs Golf Club4.512.8 mi
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course4.22.9 mi
- Olympia Hills4.210.5 mi
- The Quarry Golf Course4.51.7 mi
- North Star Mall4.53.5 mi
- The Shops at La Cantera4.612.3 mi
- Ingram Park Mall4.310.3 mi
- Shops at Rivercenter4.54.7 mi
- Historic Market Square4.65.1 mi
- San Antonio International Airport4.33.4 mi
- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.910.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
An established, affluent community known for its historic character and high-quality school district.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.