The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78222 sells for about $212,000, or $174 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,625 a month.
ZIP 78222 — San Antonio
The 78222 housing market is currently balanced, with a median home price of $243,950 and moderate inventory levels. Demand remains stable, supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader San Antonio market and ongoing development near the Brooks City Base corridor.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and families seeking affordable new construction or established single-family homes with reasonable access to San Antonio's employment centers.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
5 foreclosure-ledger notices — 1.9 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 12.6% — a stable, low-distress 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 8.7%/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 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 78222, Bexar County TX
Crime rates in the 78222 area are generally reported as higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequent concern compared to other San Antonio sectors.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the East Central Independent School District, which maintains a mixed performance rating across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The area is subject to standard Texas climate risks, including potential for flash flooding in low-lying zones and severe thunderstorm activity; insurance premiums are rising due to regional hail and wind exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Brooks City Base redevelopment and ongoing residential expansion on the southeast side of San Antonio.
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 primarily commute via I-10 and I-410, providing direct access to downtown San Antonio and the major employment hubs on the city's east and south sides.
The area features access to local community parks and is within a short drive of the Salado Creek Greenway trails and various shopping centers along the I-10 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and moderate vacancy rates, with a mix of single-family home rentals and established apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by the nearby Brooks City Base, healthcare services, and logistics/distribution centers located along the I-10 and I-410 corridors.
The area is served by major highway arteries including I-10 and I-410, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the continued expansion of commercial services near the I-10/Loop 410 interchange.
The Bexar County Appraisal District manages assessments, with annual valuations based on market data and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to East Central ISD taxes, Bexar County taxes, and various municipal utility district assessments.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional weather patterns, specifically hail and wind damage risks common in Bexar County.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, with San Antonio serving as a primary destination for families relocating from other states.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively fast processing of foreclosures under the deed of trust power of sale.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and SimpleMaps database.
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.
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- Traders Village San Antonio4.514.8 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.115.6 mi
- Morgan's Wonderland4.811.4 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games San Antonio4.419.6 mi
- Alamodome4.36.3 mi
- Frost Bank Center4.54.8 mi
- Henry B. González Convention Center4.66.7 mi
- Historic Market Square4.67.7 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.77.2 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.76.9 mi
- The Alamo4.67 mi
- San Antonio Zoo4.58.1 mi
- Pearl4.77.3 mi
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- Pearl4.77.3 mi
- Hopscotch San Antonio4.77.3 mi
- The DoSeum4.57.5 mi
- Witte Museum4.77.8 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.76.9 mi
- Pearl4.77.3 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.88.1 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.77.2 mi
- Brackenridge Park4.77.8 mi
- Mission Del Lago Golf Course4.27.8 mi
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course4.27.6 mi
- The Quarry Golf Course4.510.1 mi
- Riverside Golf Course and Teddy Bear Par 34.16 mi
- Northern Hills Golf Club4.213 mi
- North Star Mall4.512 mi
- Shops at Rivercenter4.56.9 mi
- Historic Market Square4.67.7 mi
- South Park Mall4.38.8 mi
- Alamo Quarry Market4.510.2 mi
- San Antonio International Airport4.312 mi
- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.95.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hike and bike trails providing regional connectivity.
Local recreational space with sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.1% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $243,950 (15.1% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $243,950 (+15.1% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.