The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78254 sells for about $350,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $2,150 a month.
ZIP 78254 — San Antonio
The 78254 housing market remains stable with steady demand driven by its appeal to families and proximity to major employment hubs. While inventory levels have increased slightly, price growth remains positive, reflecting the area's continued desirability. Some specific metrics like exact monthly closed sales counts were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking newer suburban housing, good school districts, and a balance between Hill Country aesthetics and proximity to San Antonio's employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
6 foreclosure-ledger notices — 0.8 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — 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 6.3%/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 5.4%/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 78254, Bexar County TX
Crime rates in the 78254 area are generally considered lower than the San Antonio city average, with the community characterized by suburban residential safety profiles.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Northside Independent School District, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance and modern facilities.
The area is primarily inland and faces low direct flood risk, though property insurance premiums in the region have seen upward pressure due to broader Texas hail and wind storm activity.
The area benefits from proximity to major employment hubs in Northwest San Antonio and the Westover Hills corporate corridor, with ongoing residential expansion and retail development.
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).
Commuters typically rely on Loop 1604 and Bandera Road for access to downtown San Antonio and the Medical Center, with commute times averaging 30-35 minutes.
The area features access to local parks like Government Canyon State Natural Area and various community greenbelts, with significant retail and dining options along the Bandera Road corridor.
The rental market is robust with high demand from families and professionals, though vacancy rates remain low due to the area's popularity and limited new multi-family inventory.
The economy is driven by the broader San Antonio metro area, with significant employment in healthcare, cybersecurity, and military sectors located in the nearby Westover Hills and Medical Center areas.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Loop 1604 serving as the primary transit corridor for the region.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of commercial services along the Loop 1604 and Bandera Road intersection.
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Parcels are subject to Northside ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments common in newer suburban developments.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind events common in the San Antonio area.
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Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA 78254 profiles.
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.
Large state park offering hiking and biking trails on the edge of the Hill Country.
Major commercial artery providing extensive retail, grocery, and restaurant options.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 21.0% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $350,000 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.