The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78230 sells for about $374,900, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,924 a month.
ZIP 78230 — San Antonio
The 78230 housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median listing price of $374,900. While inventory remains available, the market is balancing higher financing costs against steady demand from the nearby Medical Center employment hub. Overall, the market is neutral as buyers and sellers adjust to the current interest rate environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for medical professionals, families seeking established neighborhoods with mature trees, and commuters who prioritize access to major highway arteries and the Medical Center.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
4 foreclosure-ledger notices — 0.9 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — 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 7.5%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78230, Bexar County TX
Crime rates in the 78230 area are generally consistent with broader San Antonio trends, with property crime being the primary concern; the area is considered moderately safe compared to the urban core.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of Northside ISD, which is generally well-regarded and maintains a strong reputation for academic performance within the San Antonio region.
The area faces standard regional risks including potential for flash flooding during heavy rainfall and occasional severe wind events; wildfire risk is low due to the urbanized nature of the ZIP.
The area benefits from proximity to the South Texas Medical Center and major corporate corridors along IH-10, driving steady demand for housing and supporting local economic stability.
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 convenient access to IH-10 and Loop 410, providing direct routes to the San Antonio central business district and the Medical Center employment hub.
The area features proximity to Phil Hardberger Park and various local greenbelts, with extensive shopping and dining options available along the Wurzbach and IH-10 corridors.
The rental market is robust with a high renter share of 51%, driven by proximity to medical and educational institutions; vacancy pressure remains moderate.
The economy is anchored by the South Texas Medical Center, which serves as a primary employment driver, complemented by retail and professional services along the IH-10 corridor.
The area is highly car-dependent but benefits from excellent connectivity via IH-10 and Loop 410, with limited public transit options provided by VIA Metropolitan Transit.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial centers along major thoroughfares.
The Bexar Appraisal District manages assessments for the county, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Northside ISD taxes, Bexar County levies, and various municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including hail and wind risk, leading to moderate to high coverage costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78230 profile.
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 Texas4.35.1 mi
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.310.5 mi
- Traders Village San Antonio4.515.2 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.15 mi
- Morgan's Wonderland4.89.8 mi
- Alamodome4.39.8 mi
- Frost Bank Center4.510.7 mi
- Henry B. González Convention Center4.69.5 mi
- Historic Market Square4.68.7 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.78.3 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.79.2 mi
- The Alamo4.69 mi
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas4.35.1 mi
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.310.5 mi
- San Antonio Zoo4.57.4 mi
- The Alamo4.69 mi
- Natural Bridge Caverns4.716.5 mi
- Pearl4.78.3 mi
- Hopscotch San Antonio4.78.8 mi
- The DoSeum4.57.9 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.79.2 mi
- Pearl4.78.3 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.87.3 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.78.3 mi
- Brackenridge Park4.77.6 mi
- La Cantera Resort & Spa, A Signia Hilton Resort4.55.8 mi
- Topgolf San Antonio4.44.3 mi
- Canyon Springs Golf Club4.510.2 mi
- Dominion Country Club4.58.4 mi
- Cedar Creek Golf Course4.17.4 mi
- North Star Mall4.53.9 mi
- The Shops at La Cantera4.65 mi
- Ingram Park Mall4.36.4 mi
- Shops at Rivercenter4.59.2 mi
- Historic Market Square4.68.7 mi
- San Antonio International Airport4.35.1 mi
- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.915 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 park offering extensive hiking trails and nature education.
A massive concentration of healthcare facilities and employers.
A large retail and dining destination serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).