Living in Leon Valley, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leon Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Leon Valley has 11,446 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $59,481 (24% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $253,200, the median rent is $1,187/month.
Leon Valley at a glance
- Population
- 11,446
- Median age
- 39State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,481State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $253,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,187/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Leon Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Leon Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leon Valley the median home value is $253,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,863 a month in housing costs.
Leon Valley median household income
The median household income in Leon Valley is $59,481 and the income per person is $37,023. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Leon Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,110
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.50
Leon Valley demographics
- Population
- 11,446
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 4,571
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leon Valley ›
Education in Leon Valley
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Leon Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leon Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Leon Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Valley | 11,446 | $59,481 | $253,200 | $1,187 |
| Balcones Heights | 2,715 | $29,375 | $199,500 | $952 |
| San Antonio | 1,479,835 | $65,056 | $235,700 | $1,324 |
| Castle Hills | 3,943 | $95,391 | $419,400 | $1,650 |
| Helotes | 9,630 | $132,675 | $399,000 | $2,500 |
| Shavano Park | 3,670 | $164,583 | $906,900 | — |
| Lackland AFB | 6,785 | $73,646 | — | $2,197 |
| Olmos Park | 2,115 | $176,500 | $896,300 | $1,171 |
| Alamo Heights | 7,492 | $183,088 | $779,400 | $1,727 |
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What is the median household income in Leon Valley, TX?
The median household income in Leon Valley is $59,481, 24% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leon Valley?
The median home value in Leon Valley is $253,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Leon Valley?
The median gross rent in Leon Valley is $1,187 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Leon Valley, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Leon Valley?
The median age in Leon Valley is 39 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Leon Valley?
The average commute to work in Leon Valley is 28 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leon Valley?
The unemployment rate in Leon Valley is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leon Valley?
31.5% of adults in Leon Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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