Living in Olmos Park, TX

Explore Olmos Park and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,115 Population Bexar County County City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match6.9 / 10

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

Olmos Park at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,115
Median Household Income$176,500
Median Home Value$896,300
Median Gross Rent$1,171
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment10.0%
Work From Home20.1%
Homeownership84.0%
Housing Vacancy15.3%

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

Olmos Park is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Olmos Park Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Olmos Park 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 Value2.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment2.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 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 Olmos Park

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$896,300
Median Gross Rent$1,171
Homeownership84.0%
Housing Vacancy15.3%
Housing Value5.6/10
Housing Stability6.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Olmos Park, TX

Median Household Income$176,500
Unemployment10.0%
Work From Home20.1%
Employment4.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.6/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Olmos Park and how households are structured

Population2,115
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.6

Olmos Park 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 Olmos Park

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Olmos Park 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 Rainfall34.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Olmos Park

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.

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

County Intelligence

Olmos Park & Bexar County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Olmos Park 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 Olmos Park.

Current NarrowTheList data for Olmos Park shows a population of about 2,115. 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 Olmos Park.

For someone considering a move to Olmos Park, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. 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.

Alamo Heights, TX 1.2 miles away Terrell Hills, TX 2.4 miles away San Antonio, TX 2.4 miles away Balcones Heights, TX 3.9 miles away Castle Hills, TX 4.0 miles away Kirby, TX 6.2 miles away Windcrest, TX 6.9 miles away Hill Country Village, TX 7.4 miles away Leon Valley, TX 7.8 miles away Hollywood Park, TX 8.6 miles away Shavano Park, TX 8.7 miles away