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Scenic Oaks.
Scenic Oaks is an unincorporated community in Bexar County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Scenic Oaks
Scenic Oaks is a community of 10,727 people in Texas. The median household income is $174,962, median rent runs about $1,835 per month, and median home values are around $563,100. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Scenic Oaks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
10.6%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics10.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Scenic Oaks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Scenic Oaks, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.6%), and 18.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.5%
of households
Married Couples
70.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.92
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 31% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Scenic Oaks
In Scenic Oaks, rent runs 31% above the TX average, and home values are 98% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
68.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
42.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,723
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Scenic Oaks and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bexar County, which includes Scenic Oaks, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Scenic Oaks: Bexar County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bexar County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Scenic Oaks is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area
Commute27.7 min avg
How Scenic Oaks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Scenic Oaks, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 69 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 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, which covers Scenic Oaks, runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
201.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,257.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Bexar County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Scenic Oaks, 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
Scenic Oaks 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 Scenic Oaks, 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
Scenic Oaks is less than 1% of Bexar County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Scenic Oaks has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
79
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 37°F | 2.28" |
| Feb | 66°F | 41°F | 2.22" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.79" |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 2.52" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 5.28" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 3.78" |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 2.83" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 2.80" |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.90" |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 3.88" |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 63°F | 38°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Scenic Oaks
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Scenic Oaks's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legent Orthopedic + Spine
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.5 mi away · San Antonio
Bandera Family Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · San Antonio
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 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.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Scenic Oaks
Scenic Oaks's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 62.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Scenic Oaks (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
7.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,580 students · in-state tuition $9,019 · 61% graduate · median earnings $60,704 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
12.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,953 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
13.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 930 students · 92% graduate · median earnings $87,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
12.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 575 students · in-state tuition $13,760 · 87% graduate · median earnings $85,101 (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, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Scenic Oaks
Scenic Oaks has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
84 mi awayCities Near Scenic Oaks
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Scenic Oaks FAQ
Is Scenic Oaks, Texas affordable?⌄
Scenic Oaks's median rent is $1,835/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $174,962/year. Median home value is $563,100.
Is Scenic Oaks, Texas safe?⌄
Scenic Oaks is policed by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 201 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1257 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Scenic Oaks, Texas?⌄
Bexar County, which includes Scenic Oaks, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Scenic Oaks, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Scenic Oaks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,835/month and median household income is $174,962/year. The median home value is $563,100. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Scenic Oaks, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Scenic Oaks 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