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Windcrest, TX

Windcrest, TX.

Population: 28,609 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Windcrest, TX is $214,272 — down 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 122 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,602/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, inlandflooding, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$214,272

Median home value

-4.0%

1-year change

122

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$214,272
1-year appreciation
-4.0%
3-year appreciation
-10.8%
5-year appreciation
+3.9%
10-year appreciation
+55.8%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$244,988
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$260,000
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+8.2%
Median days on market
122 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
182
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
160
1-year forecast
-2.6%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,602/mo
1-year rent change
-0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,240/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
HERITAGE ACADEMY, IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS
Schools include
HERITAGE ACADEMY OF WINDCREST, HERITAGE ACADEMY, HERITAGE ACADEMY OF SAN ANTONIO, IDEA WALZEM ACADEMY, IDEA WALZEM COLLEGE PREPARATORY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, inlandFlooding, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc. (3.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
189
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
309

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
941
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
130,523
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,964

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,455 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
14.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,522
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
773,806
Average weekly wage
$1,189
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,429

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WindcrestState medianUS median
Median home value$214,272$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market122 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,602/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,522$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Windcrest, TX?
$214,272.
What is the median sale price in Windcrest, TX?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Windcrest, TX?
Median days on market: 122 days.
What is typical rent in Windcrest, TX?
Typical rent: $1,602/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Windcrest, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inlandFlooding, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Windcrest, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Windcrest, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Windcrest, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Windcrest, TX?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc., 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Windcrest, TX?
10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Windcrest, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Windcrest, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Windcrest, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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