Living in Balcones Heights, TX

Explore Balcones Heights and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,715 Population Bexar County County City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match5.7 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Balcones Heights at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,715
Median Household Income$29,375
Median Home Value$199,500
Median Gross Rent$952
Median Age32.2
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment6.0%
Work From Home5.9%
Homeownership14.1%
Housing Vacancy8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Balcones Heights is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Balcones Heights Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Balcones Heights and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.4 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.2 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Balcones Heights

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$199,500
Median Gross Rent$952
Homeownership14.1%
Housing Vacancy8.0%
Housing Value4.8/10
Housing Stability4.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Balcones Heights, TX

Median Household Income$29,375
Unemployment6.0%
Work From Home5.9%
Employment6.8/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength6.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Balcones Heights and how households are structured

Population2,715
Median Age32.2
Average Household Size1.9

Balcones Heights is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Balcones Heights

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Balcones Heights point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High94.0°F
Average Winter Low40.2°F
Annual Rainfall33.9 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Balcones Heights

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Balcones Heights is located in Bexar County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Bexar County.

County Intelligence

Balcones Heights & Bexar County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Balcones Heights is located in Bexar County, Texas.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Balcones Heights.

Current NarrowTheList data for Balcones Heights shows a population of about 2,715. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Bexar County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Balcones Heights.

For someone considering a move to Balcones Heights, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

San Antonio, TX 2.4 miles away Castle Hills, TX 3.0 miles away Olmos Park, TX 3.9 miles away Leon Valley, TX 3.9 miles away Alamo Heights, TX 4.9 miles away Terrell Hills, TX 6.2 miles away Shavano Park, TX 6.5 miles away Hill Country Village, TX 7.4 miles away Hollywood Park, TX 8.4 miles away Helotes, TX 10.0 miles away