Population 17,164 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Great Northwest
Household size in Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Great Northwest average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.07, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
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 Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Great Northwest is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the San Antonio area overall, where the median age is 36.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.0, mirroring the country.
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 Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Great Northwest (16.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Great Northwest
Renters in Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.9% of households in Great Northwest rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Great Northwest are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Great Northwest has a lower 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 Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Great Northwest is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in the wider San Antonio area, where the median home dates to 1993.
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 Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,060 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,097 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,208 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,515 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$455 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Great Northwest costs $1,515 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $455 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Great Northwest
Bachelor's degrees in Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Great Northwest (32.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Great Northwest is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Great Northwest
| Period | Great Northwest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Great Northwest has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Great Northwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northwest | 2.86 | 39.7 | 16.0% | 23.9% | 5.2% | 1984 | $1,515 | 32.9% | 91.2% | 2.7% |
| San Antonio Creekside | 3.35 | 30.5 | 19.7% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 2001 | $1,457 | 54.9% | 94.4% | 6.5% |
| Northwest Crossing | 2.86 | 36.8 | 9.5% | 27.1% | 5.0% | 1989 | $1,667 | 35.5% | 95.0% | 6.5% |
| Braun Station West | 2.89 | 44.4 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 1981 | $2,003 | 44.4% | 93.1% | 1.4% |
| Timber Ridge | 2.60 | 41.6 | 7.8% | 42.9% | 2.0% | 1986 | $1,477 | 35.8% | 92.0% | 4.2% |
| Pipers Meadow | 2.77 | 32.8 | 9.1% | 75.1% | 10.5% | 1993 | $1,317 | 14.7% | 84.0% | 14.8% |
| Crown Meadows | 2.64 | 28.8 | 15.6% | 70.1% | 9.4% | 2001 | $1,449 | 29.3% | 93.5% | 7.4% |
| Braun's Farm | 2.51 | 33.1 | 11.9% | 50.5% | 6.7% | 1996 | $1,632 | 38.0% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| Wildhorse | 3.61 | 31.9 | 12.5% | 22.1% | 4.1% | 2007 | $2,064 | 42.2% | 93.9% | 1.9% |
| Sierra Springs | 3.13 | 33.7 | 15.9% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 2001 | $1,685 | 34.8% | 96.9% | 5.3% |
| Apple Creek | 2.11 | 34.5 | 6.8% | 48.5% | 9.6% | 1989 | $1,454 | 49.2% | 96.5% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Great Northwest. 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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