Population 5,339 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tobin Hill
Household size in Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.88 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.92 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.56 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Tobin Hill is a place of small households, averaging 1.56 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other San Antonio neighborhood has smaller households.
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 Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in Tobin Hill 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 as a whole, where the median age is 36.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.2, even as the national median rose.
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 Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Tobin Hill, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 12.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods, only five have 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 Tobin Hill
Renters in Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.1% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.5% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Tobin Hill: 81.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (37.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 13.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods, only four have a higher share of renters.
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 Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Tobin Hill: 22.8% of homes are empty, 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 is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +38 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in Tobin Hill was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the San Antonio area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $591 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $873 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,145 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,597 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,007 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tobin Hill pays $1,597 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,007 a month from 2006–10, a 170% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
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 Tobin Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.3% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.1% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +36.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Tobin Hill: 56.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 36.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods have 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 Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +24.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Tobin Hill: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 24.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Tobin Hill
| Period | Tobin Hill | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Tobin Hill is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Tobin Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobin Hill | 1.56 | 40.5 | 5.0% | 81.5% | 22.8% | 1983 | $1,597 | 56.1% | 94.4% | 4.9% |
| Monte Vista | 2.05 | 34.1 | 2.3% | 50.5% | 19.3% | 1948 | $1,278 | 67.9% | 98.9% | 8.7% |
| Downtown San Antonio | 1.28 | 43.8 | 6.9% | 93.4% | 25.1% | 1983 | $1,438 | 53.4% | 91.7% | 3.4% |
| Dignowity Hill | 2.30 | 36.3 | 11.2% | 43.7% | 17.8% | 1962 | $1,386 | 40.7% | 85.2% | 11.2% |
| Cattleman Square | 1.76 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 92.9% | 12.3% | 1979 | $730 | 4.3% | 65.9% | 20.7% |
| Government Hill Alliance | 2.18 | 33.9 | 15.5% | 75.3% | 20.1% | 1986 | $1,263 | 24.9% | 88.5% | 7.7% |
| Beacon Hill | 2.63 | 39.4 | 11.0% | 47.5% | 18.6% | 1939 | $1,072 | 31.5% | 82.5% | 4.5% |
| Mahncke Park | 2.03 | 30.9 | 8.5% | 77.2% | 19.5% | 1965 | $1,390 | 59.9% | 94.0% | 5.8% |
| Harvard Place-Eastlawn | 2.38 | 39.6 | 13.2% | 50.2% | 19.2% | 1970 | $1,178 | 10.9% | 65.5% | 13.9% |
| Edison | 2.75 | 35.1 | 19.4% | 43.0% | 6.3% | 1950 | $1,150 | 20.2% | 69.6% | 9.1% |
| Avenida Guadalupe | 2.82 | 34.3 | 28.6% | 66.7% | 12.4% | 1963 | $770 | 10.9% | 65.9% | 11.2% |
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 Tobin Hill. 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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