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Live Oak.
About
Life in Live Oak
If you're thinking about moving to Live Oak, understand that you're choosing a small, stable urban community of about 15,800 people just outside San Antonio's sprawl—not a quaint small town. This is a genuinely affordable pocket of the San Antonio metro where the median home price sits around $246,000 and median household income is about $80,000, which means your money stretches further than it would in central San Antonio proper. The job market is solid with under 4% unemployment, and your commute to San Antonio jobs averages just over 20 minutes, making it realistic to work in the city while keeping housing costs down.
Live Oak at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Live Oak: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Live Oak, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (51.2%), and 23.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
48.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
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 16% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Live Oak
In Live Oak, rent runs 16% above the TX average, and home values are 13% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,113
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $239,036 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Live Oak and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bexar County, which includes Live Oak, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Live Oak: Bexar County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bexar County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Live Oak is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Live Oak 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
Commute20.5 min avg
How Live Oak residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Live Oak, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 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 22% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Live Oak runs 22% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
257.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,088.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Live Oak 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 Live Oak, 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
Live Oak 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 Live Oak, 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
Live Oak is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Live Oak has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
133
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 1.96" |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 1.74" |
| Mar | 74°F | 52°F | 2.31" |
| Apr | 80°F | 58°F | 2.42" |
| May | 87°F | 66°F | 4.40" |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 3.28" |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 2.41" |
| Aug | 96°F | 75°F | 2.15" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 3.88" |
| Oct | 82°F | 60°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 72°F | 50°F | 2.08" |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 2.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Live Oak
Uninsured
12.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Live Oak's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 6.8 mi away · San Antonio
Brooke Army Medical Center (ft Sam Houston)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 8 mi away · Fort Sam Houston
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 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.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Live Oak
Live Oak's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Live Oak
Public · 2-year · 6,471 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 20% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,416 students · in-state tuition $3,412 · 20% graduate · median earnings $43,816 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the Incarnate Word
9.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,440 students · in-state tuition $38,650 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,505 students · in-state tuition $56,496 · 79% graduate · median earnings $79,620 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 930 students · 92% graduate · median earnings $87,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
13.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 575 students · in-state tuition $13,760 · 87% graduate · median earnings $85,101 (10 yrs after entry)
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
3.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 311 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 83% graduate
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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Live Oak
Live Oak has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
71 mi awayCities Near Live Oak
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Live Oak FAQ
Is Live Oak, Texas affordable?⌄
Live Oak's median rent is $1,634/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $79,696/year. Median home value is $246,300.
Is Live Oak, Texas safe?⌄
Live Oak's violent crime rate was 257 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3088 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Live Oak, Texas?⌄
Bexar County, which includes Live Oak, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Live Oak, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Live Oak is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,634/month and median household income is $79,696/year. The median home value is $246,300. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Live Oak, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Live Oak is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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