Population 3,660 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arena District
Household size in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.37 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Arena District is a place of big households: 3.00 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Arena District is 36.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of the San Antonio area. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.4, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Arena District: 19.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other San Antonio neighborhoods, Arena District has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arena District
Renters in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.4% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +18.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Arena District rent: 58.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 52.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.7% of the housing in Arena District, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Arena District has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five San Antonio neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Arena District is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Arena District has older homes than at least four in five San Antonio neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $714 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $796 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$307 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Arena District costs $1,022 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Arena District has lower rents than at least four in five San Antonio neighborhoods.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arena District
Bachelor's degrees in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Arena District have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Arena District has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five San Antonio neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.5% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Arena District never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Arena District has a lower share of high school graduates than most San Antonio neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arena District
| Period | Arena District | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arena District runs well above the national rate: 11.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Few San Antonio neighborhoods have higher unemployment: only ten of 119. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arena District compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena District | 3.00 | 36.5 | 19.1% | 58.4% | 17.7% | 1958 | $1,022 | 9.4% | 72.8% | 11.6% |
| Jefferson Heights | 2.69 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 44.9% | 24.4% | 1959 | $861 | 9.8% | 78.9% | 7.3% |
| Denver Heights | 2.90 | 37.3 | 15.8% | 41.1% | 20.0% | 1943 | $1,268 | 11.6% | 75.8% | 5.5% |
| Harvard Place-Eastlawn | 2.38 | 39.6 | 13.2% | 50.2% | 19.2% | 1970 | $1,178 | 10.9% | 65.5% | 13.9% |
| Sunny Slope | 3.88 | 28.3 | 27.0% | 52.0% | 11.7% | 1971 | $1,120 | 9.8% | 75.4% | 10.8% |
| Dignowity Hill | 2.30 | 36.3 | 11.2% | 43.7% | 17.8% | 1962 | $1,386 | 40.7% | 85.2% | 11.2% |
| Highland Park | 2.87 | 38.6 | 15.4% | 31.9% | 12.4% | 1947 | $948 | 16.1% | 82.4% | 8.5% |
| Government Hill Alliance | 2.18 | 33.9 | 15.5% | 75.3% | 20.1% | 1986 | $1,263 | 24.9% | 88.5% | 7.7% |
| Downtown San Antonio | 1.28 | 43.8 | 6.9% | 93.4% | 25.1% | 1983 | $1,438 | 53.4% | 91.7% | 3.4% |
| Riverside South | 3.61 | 31.4 | 20.5% | 42.8% | 12.8% | 1950 | $1,069 | 7.6% | 62.1% | 5.7% |
| Lone Star | 2.23 | 36.5 | 10.5% | 57.8% | 18.6% | 1991 | $1,716 | 36.2% | 86.0% | 8.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: College View, Starkville, MS · Santa Clara Heights, Santa Clara, UT · Ludwick, Greensburg, PA · Craig Farms, Port Orange, FL · Hillwood Estates, Nashville, TN · Wellshire, Denver, CO · Forest Lakes, Monument, CO · College Creek, Ames, IA · Stablewood-Valley Hi North-Houston, Cypress, TX · Limberlost, Tucson, AZ
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arena District. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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