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Balcones Heights, Texas

city · Bexar County

At a glance

2,715
Population
$199,500
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$209,781
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$952/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$29,375
Median household income
63% below U.S. median
24.8 min
Average commute
82.8%
Homes with broadband
44.84%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost18% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates91.1%
College graduates14.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Bexar County Economic Development
The Economic and Community Development department's primary role is to enhance the economy and improve the quality of life in Bexar County. It aims to achieve this by developing the local workforce, nurturing partnerships with local businesses, and offering community resources to support individuals and families in the community.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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