Population 6,264 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Windcrest
Household size in Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Windcrest average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the San Antonio area overall, where it has 2.84 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, even as the national average fell.
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 Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.9 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Windcrest are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the San Antonio area as a whole, where the median age is 36.9. The median age has dropped from 44.9 in 2006–10, 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 Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Windcrest (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Antonio area.
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 Windcrest
Renters in Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Windcrest is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 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 Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Windcrest than nationally: 13.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 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 Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Windcrest are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the San Antonio area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, 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 Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $878 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,056 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,000 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,360 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Windcrest costs $1,360 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $482 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.2% 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 northeast; the most affordable are 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 Windcrest
Bachelor's degrees in Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.2% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Windcrest than nationally: 41.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Windcrest is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Windcrest has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas cities.
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 Windcrest
| Period | Windcrest | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Windcrest has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.2 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Windcrest compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windcrest | 2.71 | 41.0 | 12.8% | 18.4% | 13.2% | 1979 | $1,360 | 41.2% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| Live Oak | 2.55 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 36.3% | 5.6% | 1993 | $1,637 | 32.5% | 94.8% | 5.8% |
| Converse | 3.06 | 32.8 | 13.1% | 24.8% | 4.4% | 2007 | $1,864 | 31.4% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Kirby | 2.94 | 37.7 | 15.2% | 31.0% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,322 | 16.6% | 76.0% | 5.4% |
| Universal City | 2.58 | 36.7 | 11.3% | 43.7% | 5.1% | 1991 | $1,394 | 33.6% | 95.5% | 5.0% |
| Terrell Hills | 2.77 | 42.1 | 4.3% | 18.7% | 10.7% | 1957 | $1,257 | 77.0% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| Alamo Heights | 2.28 | 43.3 | 9.2% | 25.9% | 17.1% | 1958 | $1,937 | 73.3% | 97.9% | 2.9% |
| Selma | 2.61 | 35.8 | 16.7% | 37.4% | 5.0% | 2009 | $1,680 | 38.3% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Randolph AFB | 3.41 | 22.6 | 4.4% | 100.0% | 2.8% | 1938 | $2,247 | 62.7% | 99.3% | 3.6% |
| Olmos Park | 2.58 | 40.2 | 6.7% | 16.0% | 14.7% | 1943 | $1,037 | 77.6% | 99.4% | 8.8% |
| Hill Country Village | 2.69 | 48.4 | 7.7% | 12.3% | 10.6% | 1981 | $2,006 | 64.3% | 95.5% | 1.7% |
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 Windcrest. 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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