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Leon Valley.
About
Life in Leon Valley
Leon Valley is a community of 11,479 people in Texas. The median household income is $59,481, median rent runs about $1,182 per month, and median home values are around $253,200. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Leon Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
18.1%
Broadband Internet
83.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Leon Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Leon Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.7%), and 31.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
40.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Leon Valley
In Leon Valley, rent runs 15% below the TX average, and home values are 11% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,157
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $258,236 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Leon Valley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bexar County, which includes Leon Valley, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Leon Valley: Bexar County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bexar County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Leon Valley is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Leon Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area
Commute27.5 min avg
How Leon Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Leon Valley, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 75 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Leon Valley runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
368.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
5,038.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Leon Valley Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bexar County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bexar County, which includes Leon Valley, the most common type is drought, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Drought | $23.1M |
| 2024 | 19 | Drought | $57,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | Drought | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 31 | Flash Flood | $399,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Hail | $1.7M |
| 2019 | 23 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $6,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bexar County, county-wide
Leon Valley is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bexar County, which includes Leon Valley, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Bexar County, county-wide
Leon Valley is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate97°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Leon Valley has hot summers (avg high 97°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
97°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
14
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 43°F | 2.01" |
| Feb | 70°F | 46°F | 1.84" |
| Mar | 76°F | 53°F | 2.30" |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 2.43" |
| May | 89°F | 67°F | 4.02" |
| Jun | 95°F | 73°F | 3.40" |
| Jul | 97°F | 74°F | 2.35" |
| Aug | 99°F | 74°F | 2.52" |
| Sep | 93°F | 70°F | 3.14" |
| Oct | 85°F | 62°F | 3.81" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 66°F | 44°F | 1.89" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Leon Valley
Uninsured
25.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Leon Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.5 mi away · San Antonio
San Antonio VA Medical Center (va South Texas Healthcare System)
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 2.2 mi away · San Antonio
Cedar Hills Behavioral
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.3 mi away · San Antonio
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Leon Valley
Leon Valley's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Leon Valley (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
6.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,580 students · in-state tuition $9,019 · 61% graduate · median earnings $60,704 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 16,416 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 20% graduate · median earnings $43,816 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,993 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 27% graduate · median earnings $46,534 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,801 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 21% graduate · median earnings $41,989 (10 yrs after entry)
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,599 students · in-state tuition $9,760 · 60% graduate · median earnings $58,747 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the Incarnate Word
9.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,440 students · in-state tuition $38,650 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Leon Valley
Leon Valley has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Leon Valley
Leon Valley Public Library
6425 Evers Rd, Leon Valley
Cities Near Leon Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Leon Valley FAQ
Is Leon Valley, Texas affordable?⌄
Leon Valley's median rent is $1,187/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,481/year. Median home value is $253,200.
Is Leon Valley, Texas safe?⌄
Leon Valley's violent crime rate was 369 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 5038 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Leon Valley, Texas?⌄
Bexar County, which includes Leon Valley, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Leon Valley, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Leon Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,187/month and median household income is $59,481/year. The median home value is $253,200. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Leon Valley, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Leon Valley is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from