Neighborhoods
Schertz / Cibolo
Off-Post$1,500 to $2,000/mo
Northeast of Randolph, excellent schools, growing suburb, popular with Air Force
Helotes / Leon Valley
Off-Post$1,500 to $2,000/mo
Northwest near Lackland, Hill Country feel, strong school options
Stone Oak / Hollywood Park
Off-Post$1,700 to $2,300/mo
North central, upscale, great schools, higher price point
Universal City
Off-Post$1,300 to $1,700/mo
Adjacent to Randolph AFB, affordable, convenient, established military community
Schools
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Grades K to 12
Top-rated district in the area, strong academics and athletics
Northside ISD
Grades K to 12
One of the largest districts in TX, near Lackland, consistently strong
North East ISD
Grades K to 12
Stone Oak area, excellent reputation, strong STEM programs
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Each installation has separate housing managed by Hunt or Balfour Beatty. JBSA has some of the nicest on-post housing in the Air Force.
Off-Post Rental Market
San Antonio is very affordable for a major metro. Excellent rent and purchase options across the city.
Commute
San Antonio traffic varies by installation. Randolph (Schertz) and Lackland (northwest) are different commutes. I-35 and I-10 can be congested.
Installation Highlights
- Largest joint base in the DoD, multiple installations across the metro
- San Antonio is military-friendly and deeply patriotic
- No state income tax in Texas
- BAMC / SAMMC, major military medical center on Fort Sam Houston
- Thriving food and culture scene in the River Walk area