The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78242 sells for about $168,500, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78242 — San Antonio
The 78242 housing market is currently stable, characterized by moderate inventory levels and pricing that reflects its suburban, military-adjacent nature. Demand remains consistent due to the influence of Lackland Air Force Base, though year-over-year price growth has softened slightly. Buyers are finding a balanced market with reasonable days on market and moderate competition.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, first-time homebuyers, and commuters seeking affordable housing with convenient access to major employment centers like Lackland AFB.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
8 foreclosure-ledger notices — 2.4 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.5% — 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 7.4%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78242, Bexar County TX
Crime trends in the 78242 area are generally consistent with broader San Antonio patterns, with localized variations in property crime rates compared to the regional average.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Southwest Independent School District, which provides a range of educational services with varying performance ratings across its campuses.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks, including potential for flash flooding during heavy rainfall and high heat, with property insurance premiums reflecting these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is heavily influenced by the proximity to Lackland Air Force Base, which serves as a major anchor employer and driver of local housing 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 direct access to I-410, facilitating commutes to downtown San Antonio and other major employment hubs in the region.
The area features several local parks and community spaces that serve as neighborhood hubs, with additional shopping and dining options located along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by military personnel and civilian employees, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The economy is anchored by the defense sector, specifically Lackland Air Force Base, supported by a mix of retail, service, and logistics industries.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-410, providing connectivity to the broader San Antonio metropolitan transit system.
Development activity is focused on residential infill and supporting commercial services near major transit corridors.
The Bexar County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, following state-mandated appraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, county, and potential municipal utility or flood control districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the area's risk profile for wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78242 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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional employer and anchor institution.
Neighborhood-level green spaces for community gatherings.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 27.6% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — 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 $215,000 (27.6% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $215,000 (+27.6% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.