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Greater Gardendale

Greater Gardendale

Neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas

Bexar County 78207, 78237

$146,142 Average Value
$140 Average Price per Sq Ft
29 Homes For Sale

Transition between the city center and Far West San Antonio

Greater Gardendale, a triangle-shaped neighborhood just off U.S. Route 90, is a transitional point between western San Antonio and the further-out Far West Side. This pocket of the Alamo City is mainly residential, but visitors will also find popular Mexican eateries and tidy communities of small homes. The area is 8 miles from the Lackland Air Force base, and the general area has grown popular with active service members and their families. More residents coming to the neighborhood has also resulted in multiple new businesses, restaurants and entertainment venues. “Everything here is so new. In the last decade, the west side has been one of the fastest-growing parts of San Antonio. My family and I have seen businesses, shops, and restaurants come in to serve the people who live here,” says Greg Foster, Real Estate Team Leader of Market Boss through eXp Realty who lives in western San Antonio.

Greater Gardendale showcases a diverse row of homes with unique and varied styles.
Greater Gardendale showcases a diverse row of homes with unique and varied styles.
The murals in Greater Gardendale feature beautiful Spanish style designs.
The murals in Greater Gardendale feature beautiful Spanish style designs.
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VIA Transit provides easy access to various destinations throughout Greater Gardendale.
VIA Transit provides easy access to various destinations throughout Greater Gardendale.

VIA transit routes run locally and into downtown

Greater Gardendale is about 7 miles from downtown San Antonio. U.S. Route 90 is the closest highway into the city, and Interstates 10 and 35 are also just a few miles outside of the neighborhood. Public transportation from VIA transit is available in most parts of the area, including major roads like Ceralvo Street, South General McMullen Drive and Castroville Road. These transit routes travel directly into the metro, as well as to nearby attractions like the Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Greater Gardendale is also conveniently located halfway between San Antonio International Airport and Stinson-Mission Municipal Airport, which are both less than 15 miles away.

Greater Gardendale packs homes into tight lots

Housing in Greater Gardendale mainly consists of apartments and single-family properties from the 1940s. These older Craftsman and ranch-style homes are usually small, with an average size of around 1,000 square feet, and are built in neat rows and with fenced-in, narrow yards. Sidewalks are common in the residential parts of Greater Gardendale but are broken up by mature trees and power poles. Most homes are built very close together, so privacy can be hard to find. “If I hear someone say that they like a little more space between their neighbors, I know the West Side probably isn’t for them,” Foster says. Residences in Greater Gardendale range between $150,000 to $250,000.

Greater Gardendale features a variety of homes that brighten up the neighborhood.
Greater Gardendale features a variety of homes that brighten up the neighborhood.
Greater Gardendale features beautiful brick homes that enhance the neighborhood's appeal.
Greater Gardendale features beautiful brick homes that enhance the neighborhood's appeal.
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San Antonio’s famous Puffy Tacos at Ray’s Drive Inn

Greater Gardendale has a mixture of chain stores and locally owned shops that mingle throughout the community. Locals have the option of frequenting big-box stores like H-E-B on Castroville Road or smaller markets like Texas Grocery on Cupples Road. Texas Grocery is a short walk from Rusty Bucket Jaw Smacking BBQ, where customers can order at the counter inside a converted garage and then enjoy heavy plates of ribs and brisket on the outdoor picnic tables. Another neighborhood favorite, Ray’s Drive Inn, is located on Castroville Road. This casual spot is most loved for its signature Puffy Taco, a San Antonio staple made with fluffy fried tortillas.

Greater Gardendale's Rusty Bucket BBQ is known for its tasty food and friendly atmosphere.
Greater Gardendale's Rusty Bucket BBQ is known for its tasty food and friendly atmosphere.
Ray's Drive Inn is a known go-to spot for puffy tacos.
Ray's Drive Inn is a known go-to spot for puffy tacos.
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Minor league baseball at Wolff Stadium

The biggest attraction in Greater Gardendale is the Wolff Stadium on U.S. Route 90, home to the minor league San Antonio Missions baseball team. For residents looking to pick up a baseball game on their own, two community parks, Vidaurri Park and Father Albert Benavides Park, are a short walk away on Merida Street. The Apache Creek runs along the east side of the community and links to Elmendorf Lake Park, a large space on West Commerce Street known for its hiking trails and pool.

Viddurri Park in Greater Gardendale hosts lively T-Ball games for young athletes.
Viddurri Park in Greater Gardendale hosts lively T-Ball games for young athletes.
Benavides Park is named for Father Albert Benavides.
Benavides Park is named for Father Albert Benavides.
Apache Creek Park has 3.38 miles of trail.
Apache Creek Park has 3.38 miles of trail.
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Hands-on construction education at Lanier High

Greater Gardendale is split between the San Antonio Independent School District (ISD) on the east side of Barclay Street, and the Edgewood ISD to the west. Students in the larger San Antonio ISD can attend Storm Elementary School and Rhodes Middle School, both with a C-minus grade on Niche, and C-rated Lanier High School. Lanier High has a specialized program in Construction Science that gives students hands-on experience and credits toward a bachelor’s or associate's degree. Greater Gardendale is less than 2 miles away from Our Lady of the Lake University, a private Catholic college.

Storm Elementary School in San Antonio provides a positive environment for students.
Storm Elementary School in San Antonio provides a positive environment for students.
Rhodes Middle School has 570 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Rhodes Middle School has 570 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Lanier High School is a great place to learn.
Lanier High School is a great place to learn.
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Crime

Greater Gardendale has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7, above the national average score of 4. The area also has high CAP Index Crime Scores in some violent crime categories, including an 8 for assault. San Antonio has seen a decrease in violent crime since 2022 when the city police department put more resources into focused deterrence efforts.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Antonio International

20 min drive

Bus

S.W. 35th Opposite Olga

Bus

Ceralvo Opposite Cantoria

Bus

Patton & Athel

Bus

Ceralvo Opposite Coronado

Bus

Patton & S.W. 34th

Bus

Saltillo In Front Of 1845

Bus

Ceralvo & Barclay

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Greater Gardendale US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$145,000
Median Single Family Price
$160,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Months of Supply
9.40
Median List Price
$164,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,166
Median Year Built
1954
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,048
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,574
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
15,827
Median Age
34
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$35,814
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,420

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
62.9%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
55.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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