Population 6,259 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monte Vista
Household size in Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.90 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.07 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.97 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Monte Vista are small: just 2.05 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.90 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Few San Antonio neighborhoods have smaller households: only ten of 119.
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 Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Monte Vista is young: half of its residents are under 34.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.3% of households in Monte Vista, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other San Antonio neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Monte Vista
Renters in Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.5% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Monte Vista: 50.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (45.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.3% of the housing in Monte Vista, 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. Vacancy has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Monte Vista is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods, only five have older homes.
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 Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $987 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,066 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,153 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,278 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Monte Vista runs $1,278 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $292 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Monte Vista
Bachelor's degrees in Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.6% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Monte Vista is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other San Antonio neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
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 Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Monte Vista: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Monte Vista has the highest share of high school graduates of any San Antonio neighborhood.
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 Monte Vista
| Period | Monte Vista | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Monte Vista runs well above the national rate: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 4.2 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Monte Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista | 2.05 | 34.1 | 2.3% | 50.5% | 19.3% | 1948 | $1,278 | 67.9% | 98.9% | 8.7% |
| Beacon Hill | 2.63 | 39.4 | 11.0% | 47.5% | 18.6% | 1939 | $1,072 | 31.5% | 82.5% | 4.5% |
| Tobin Hill | 1.56 | 40.5 | 5.0% | 81.5% | 22.8% | 1983 | $1,597 | 56.1% | 94.4% | 4.9% |
| Edison | 2.75 | 35.1 | 19.4% | 43.0% | 6.3% | 1950 | $1,150 | 20.2% | 69.6% | 9.1% |
| Mahncke Park | 2.03 | 30.9 | 8.5% | 77.2% | 19.5% | 1965 | $1,390 | 59.9% | 94.0% | 5.8% |
| Northwest Los Angeles Heights | 3.00 | 37.9 | 19.9% | 40.9% | 9.9% | 1950 | $1,197 | 4.3% | 63.7% | 5.3% |
| Los Angeles Heights-Keystone | 3.09 | 40.5 | 18.0% | 25.7% | 13.8% | 1947 | $1,318 | 11.3% | 71.3% | 6.3% |
| Government Hill Alliance | 2.18 | 33.9 | 15.5% | 75.3% | 20.1% | 1986 | $1,263 | 24.9% | 88.5% | 7.7% |
| Cattleman Square | 1.76 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 92.9% | 12.3% | 1979 | $730 | 4.3% | 65.9% | 20.7% |
| Downtown San Antonio | 1.28 | 43.8 | 6.9% | 93.4% | 25.1% | 1983 | $1,438 | 53.4% | 91.7% | 3.4% |
| Woodlawn Lake | 2.70 | 43.7 | 12.2% | 44.9% | 20.5% | 1948 | $1,130 | 10.1% | 65.0% | 6.9% |
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 Monte Vista. 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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