The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78226 sells for about $184,000, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +140.4% 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 $1,250 a month.
ZIP 78226 — San Antonio
The 78226 housing market remains affordable relative to the broader San Antonio metro area, with prices driven by demand for entry-level housing near the Port San Antonio employment hub. Inventory remains tight, and while year-over-year price growth appears high due to specific market activity, the overall trend is one of steady, modest appreciation. Most metrics, including days on market and sale-to-list ratios, indicate a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers, local workers employed at the nearby Port San Antonio logistics hub, and investors looking for entry-level housing opportunities.
Median prices moved up 140.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
1 foreclosure-ledger notice — 1.5 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 36.6% — 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 10.5%/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 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 78226, Bexar County TX
Crime rates in the 78226 area are generally higher than the San Antonio city average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the San Antonio ISD and Edgewood ISD, which generally face challenges in academic performance metrics compared to suburban districts.
The area is subject to standard South Texas climate risks, including potential for flash flooding and extreme heat, with insurance premiums reflecting regional wind and hail exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the redevelopment of the former Kelly Air Force Base (Port San Antonio), which serves as a major logistics and aerospace hub for the region.
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 have direct access to US-90 and I-410, providing a relatively short commute to downtown San Antonio and the major employment centers at Port San Antonio.
The area features proximity to local community parks and is within a short drive of the larger recreational amenities and cultural attractions of downtown San Antonio.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the population being renters and limited new multi-family supply.
The economy is heavily influenced by the aerospace, defense, and logistics sectors centered around Port San Antonio, which provides significant employment for the surrounding neighborhoods.
The area is served by VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes and benefits from proximity to major highway interchanges including US-90 and I-410.
Development is focused on the revitalization of the Port San Antonio campus and associated infrastructure improvements to support industrial growth.
The Bexar Appraisal District manages property assessments, with values typically updated annually based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to San Antonio ISD or Edgewood ISD taxes, along with Bexar County and city-specific municipal utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by historical hail and wind damage claims common to the San Antonio area.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year 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.
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- Six Flags Fiesta Texas4.315.4 mi
- Traders Village San Antonio4.54.9 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.17.8 mi
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- Alamodome4.35.9 mi
- Frost Bank Center4.58.4 mi
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- Historic Market Square4.65.1 mi
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- San Antonio River Walk4.75.7 mi
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- Hopscotch San Antonio4.75.7 mi
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- Brackenridge Park4.77.9 mi
- Mission Del Lago Golf Course4.28 mi
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course4.27.2 mi
- The Quarry Golf Course4.59.7 mi
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- North Star Mall4.510.5 mi
- Ingram Park Mall4.37 mi
- Shops at Rivercenter4.55.8 mi
- Historic Market Square4.65.1 mi
- South Park Mall4.32.8 mi
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- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.96.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional anchor for aerospace and logistics employers.
Provides local green space and fishing opportunities for residents.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).