County seat: San Antonio · Texas
Bexar County
Home to San Antonio and about 2.16 million people, with historic core neighborhoods, Hill Country suburbs on the north side and new subdivisions to the south.
- ~2.16MPopulation (2025 est.)
- ~$286KMedian Sale Price
- San AntonioCounty Seat
- 1,240 sq miLand Area
Where it is
Where Bexar County sits
Greater San Antoni.
- ~15 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
from Downtown via US-281 N - ~35 minto Boerne (Option One office)
from Downtown via I-10 W - ~35 minto New Braunfels
from Downtown via I-35 N - ~1 hr 20 minto Austin
from Downtown via I-35 N
Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.
About Bexar County
The county that holds San Antonio
Bexar County is the center of the San Antonio metro and one of the most populous counties in Texas, with an estimated 2.16 million residents in 2025. San Antonio covers much of it, but the county also includes more than two dozen smaller cities, among them Alamo Heights, Helotes, Shavano Park, Live Oak, Converse, Leon Valley and Universal City. That mix means buyers can choose between a 1920s bungalow near downtown, a newer two-story off Loop 1604 or a few acres on the county's rural southern edge.
Geography shapes the market. The north and northwest sit on the edge of the Hill Country, with limestone hills, live oaks and the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, and this is where neighborhoods like Stone Oak, The Dominion and Helotes are found. Inside Loop 410, older districts such as Alamo Heights, Monte Vista and King William have tree-lined streets and historic architecture. The south and far west are where much of the county's newer, lower-priced construction is going up, including master-planned communities like VIDA and Mission del Lago.
The economy is broad. Joint Base San Antonio (Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph), the South Texas Medical Center, USAA, H-E-B, the universities and a large tourism industry anchored by the Alamo and the River Walk all draw people here. Redfin data put the county's median sale price at about $286K for the three months ending August 2026, well below the Hill Country counties just to the north.
Town guides in Bexar County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2020–2024). Figures are rounded.
What stands out
Why people choose Bexar County
Five Spanish Missions
The Alamo and the four missions of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada) form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only one in Texas. The Mission Reach hike-and-bike trail links them along the San Antonio River.
The River Walk
The River Walk runs about 15 miles from the Pearl and the Museum Reach through downtown to the Mission Reach. The northern stretch is lined with restaurants and apartments, while the southern reach is restored riverbank with trails.
Government Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area protects more than 12,000 acres of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone on the northwest side. It has roughly 40 miles of trails and dinosaur tracks along the canyon floor.
Fiesta San Antonio
Every April the city spends more than a week on parades, food and neighborhood parties. The Battle of Flowers Parade and Fiesta Flambeau draw hundreds of thousands of people to the streets.
The Pearl and Tex-Mex
The former Pearl Brewery is now a district of restaurants, a weekend farmers market and the Culinary Institute of America's Texas campus. San Antonio is one of only a few U.S. cities designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Two Interstate Spines
I-10 and I-35 cross downtown, with Loop 410 and Loop 1604 ringing the city. US-281 runs north toward the Hill Country, which makes Boerne, New Braunfels and Austin practical day trips.
Towns & areas
Where people live in Bexar County
Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.
Alamo Heights
$600K–$2.5MMonte Vista
$400K–$1.5MKing William
$400K–$1.5MStone Oak
$350K–$900KThe Dominion
$800K–$4MShavano Park
$800K–$2.5MHelotes
$350K–$900KTimberwood Park
$400K–$900KAlamo Ranch
$260K–$450KLive Oak / Universal City
$230K–$400KConverse
$220K–$350KSouthside (VIDA, Mission del Lago)
$200K–$350K
- ~2.16MResidents (2025 Census estimate)
- 5Spanish colonial missions, incl. the Alamo
- ~15 miLength of the River Walk
- 12,244Acres at Government Canyon SNA
- 1718Year San Antonio was founded
Live MLS data
Bexar County homes for sale
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HOA fees
What to expect monthly
| Community type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Older inner-loop neighborhoods | None to ~$25/month (voluntary associations common) |
| Suburban subdivisions | ~$30–$90/month |
| Master-planned communities with pools and amenity centers | ~$50–$150/month |
| Gated and golf communities | ~$150–$400+/month |
Fees vary widely by subdivision. Some newer communities also sit inside a MUD or PID that adds to the property tax bill, so check the full tax rate and HOA resale certificate for any address.
What HOA dues often cover
- Common-area landscaping and entry features
- Community pools, parks and amenity centers
- Gate staffing or access systems in gated sections
- Deed-restriction enforcement and architectural review
- Trail and greenbelt maintenance
Parks & recreation
Getting outside in Bexar County
Government Canyon State Natural Area
12,244 acres12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254
Directions ↗Brackenridge Park
343 acres3700 N St. Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78209
Directions ↗McAllister Park
976 acres13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
Directions ↗Friedrich Wilderness Park
~600 acres21395 Milsa Dr, San Antonio, TX 78256
Directions ↗San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Mission San José)
6701 San José Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214
Directions ↗
New construction
Building now in Bexar County
Builders and pricing change often. Confirm details with the builder, and bring your own agent to the first visit.
VIDA San Antonio
Master-planned community near Texas A&M University-San Antonio with more than 40 acres of parks, trails and the Madla Greenway connecting homes to a planned town center.
Builder site ↗Mission del Lago
Southside community built around the Mission del Lago golf course, near the Medina River and Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, with a pool, clubhouse and playground.
Builder site ↗Schools
Schools serving Bexar County
Bexar County is split among more than a dozen ISDs, the largest being Northside, North East, San Antonio, Judson and Southwest, plus smaller districts such as Alamo Heights, East Central and Comal ISD on the north edge.
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo Heights High School | 9-12 | Alamo Heights ISD |
| Brandeis High School | 9-12 | Northside ISD |
| Tom C. Clark High School | 9-12 | Northside ISD |
| Health Careers High School | 9-12 | Northside ISD |
| Ronald Reagan High School | 9-12 | North East ISD |
| Lyndon B. Johnson High School | 9-12 | North East ISD |
| Judson High School | 9-12 | Judson ISD |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | 9-12 | San Antonio ISD |
| Pieper High School | 9-12 | Comal ISD |
| East Central High School | 9-12 | East Central ISD |
School assignments depend on the address and are set by each district; boundaries can change. Confirm eligibility directly with the district. Option One Real Estate does not rate or rank schools.
Nearby
Compare nearby areas
| Area | Starting around | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | From ~$350K | Hill Country living around Boerne and Comfort, about 35 minutes up I-10 from downtown. |
| Comal County | From ~$280K | New Braunfels, Canyon Lake and Bulverde, with river access and fast-growing master-planned communities. |
| Guadalupe County | From ~$200K | Schertz, Cibolo and Seguin offer newer homes and lake living east of the city. |
| Helotes | From ~$350K | A small city on the northwest edge with Hill Country terrain and larger lots. |
| Medina County | From ~$250K | Castroville and the US-90 corridor west of the county line, with more room for acreage. |
FAQ
Questions about Bexar County
The median sale price in Bexar County was about $286K for the three months ending August 2026, according to Redfin. That is roughly 1% lower than a year earlier. Prices run from under $200K on parts of the south and east sides to several million dollars in Alamo Heights, Olmos Park and The Dominion.
Bexar County includes more than two dozen incorporated cities. Among them are Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Helotes, Shavano Park, Leon Valley, Castle Hills, Live Oak, Converse, Universal City, Windcrest, Kirby, Balcones Heights, Hollywood Park and parts of Schertz, Selma and Fair Oaks Ranch.
It depends on the exact address, because Bexar County is divided among more than a dozen independent school districts. Northside, North East, San Antonio, Judson and Southwest ISDs are the largest, and the northern edge is served in part by Comal and Boerne ISDs. Check the district's attendance-zone map before making an offer.
Texas has no state income tax, so local governments rely on property taxes, and combined rates in Bexar County often fall roughly between 2% and 2.6% of assessed value depending on the city, school district and any MUD or PID. Homeowners can claim a homestead exemption, and Texas raised the school-tax homestead exemption to $140,000 starting with the 2025 tax year. Confirm exact rates with the Bexar Appraisal District.
Most new subdivisions are on the far west side along Loop 1604 and Highway 151, on the far north side near US-281, and on the Southside. Master-planned communities such as VIDA near Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Mission del Lago near the Medina River are still adding homes.
Downtown San Antonio is about 1 hour 20 minutes from downtown Austin on I-35 without heavy traffic. Boerne is about 35 minutes northwest on I-10, and New Braunfels is about 35 minutes north on I-35.
Yes. Acreage properties are most common in the southern and eastern parts of the county near Elmendorf, St. Hedwig, Somerset and Von Ormy, and in pockets of the northwest around Helotes and Grey Forest. Check floodplain maps, septic and well status, and any agricultural valuation before buying.
Yes. Joint Base San Antonio includes Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph, and all three are inside Bexar County. Many buyers using VA loans focus on the northeast side, near Randolph and Fort Sam Houston, or the west side near Lackland.
A local agent can help you compare school district boundaries, MUD and PID tax rates and flood zones, which vary block by block in Bexar County. Option One Real Estate, based in Boerne, works with buyers and sellers across Bexar and the surrounding Hill Country counties.
Day to day
Life in and around San Antonio
Daily life in Bexar County depends a lot on which side of town you pick. Inside Loop 410 you get older neighborhoods, short drives to the Pearl and downtown, and local restaurants on Broadway and St. Mary's Strip. Out past Loop 1604 the pace is suburban, with newer schools, big grocery stores and quick access to Hill Country roads.
Weekends often revolve around the outdoors and food. Families ride bikes on the Mission Reach, hike at Government Canyon or Friedrich Wilderness Park, and catch a Spurs game at the Frost Bank Center. Spring brings Fiesta and the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, and the Hill Country towns of Boerne, Gruene and Fredericksburg are within an hour.
- Fiesta San Antonio parades and events each April
- San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in February
- Cycling the Mission Reach between four Spanish missions
- Saturday farmers market at the Pearl
- Hiking Government Canyon State Natural Area
- Spurs games at the Frost Bank Center
Thinking about Bexar County?
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Sources and data notes (data as of 2026-10)
Prices, HOA ranges and drive times are estimates. Census figures are rounded. Verify anything that affects a decision.
- api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/acs2024_5yr?table_ids=B01003,B01002,B19013,B11001,B25003,B25077&geo_ids=05000US48029
- censusreporter.org/profiles/05000US48029-bexar-county-tx/
- census.gov/quickfacts/bexarcountytexas
- www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_Gaz_counties_national.zip
- redfin.com/county/2654/TX/Bexar-County/housing-market
- tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon/map
- brackenridgepark.org/visit-the-park
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brackenridge_Park
- sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Parks/Parks-Facilities/Parks/Directory/McAllister-Park
- sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Parks/Parks-Facilities/Parks/Directory/Friedrich-Wilderness-Park
- livevida.com
- neighborhoodco.com/community/mission-del-lago/
- lennar.com/new-homes/texas/san-antonio/promo/sanlen_missiondellago_promo
- ownwell.com/blog/texas-proposition-13-homestead-exemption
- nominatim.openstreetmap.org (POI coordinates)