Housing data for Windcrest, TX
Windcrest, TX has an estimated 5,820 residents and 2,505 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Bexar County.
13.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,372 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,820 (±42)
- Housing units
- 2,505 (±288)
- Households that rent
- 13.0%
- Median gross rent
- $1,372
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −0.5%
What stands out in Windcrest
Homes built before 1980: 75.9% (±13.1 points) in Windcrest, higher than in Bexar County (36.2%).
Households that rent: 13.0% (±5.5 points) in Windcrest, lower than in Bexar County (41.2%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 4.2% (±2.7 points) in Windcrest, lower than in Bexar County (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 22.7% (±7.5 points) in Windcrest, lower than in Bexar County (31.9%).
- Age of homes in Windcrest
- Renters and owners in Windcrest
- Types of homes in Windcrest
- How long people stay in Windcrest
Housing in Windcrest at a glance
- Median rent: $1,372 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,324 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 55.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 13.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $89,844 median household income
- Home values: $302,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,100 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,635 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 4.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 89.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 75.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 59.0% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 20.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −0.5% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.7% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,520 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 78239)
Windcrest against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| Windcrest | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,820 (±42) | 2,067,341 (exact) | 30,188,424 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,505 (±288) | 820,780 (±317) | 12,128,515 (±1,574) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 13.0% (±5.5 points) | 41.2% (±0.5 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,372 (±$178) | $1,354 (±$12) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $89,844 (±$21,241) | $72,341 (±$701) | $78,476 (±$263) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $302,000 (±$21,020) | $262,200 (±$2,140) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,635 (±$307) | $4,535 (±$46) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 75.9% (±13.1 points) | 36.2% (±0.6 points) | 33.2% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.0 minutes (±3.9) | 25.7 minutes (±0.2) | 26.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.1% (±5.0 points) | 91.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 45.2 years (±7.4) | 34.8 years (±0.1) | 35.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Windcrest covers 2.2 square miles of land, about 2,707 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Windcrest has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,851 (±28) | 5,820 (±42) | −0.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 2,402 (±238) | 2,505 (±288) | +4.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,077 (±$333) | $1,372 (±$178) | +27.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $207,900 (±$11,864) | $302,000 (±$21,020) | +45.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $80,750 (±$13,593) | $89,844 (±$21,241) | +11.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,489 (±$114) | $2,100 (±$194) | +41.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,487 (±$297) | $4,635 (±$307) | +32.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 17.4% (±7.5 points) | 13.0% (±5.5 points) | −4.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.0% (±23.4 points) | 0.0% (±15.4 points) | −22.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Windcrest
In 2025, the Windcrest Police Department reported 208 violent and 9,266 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Bexar County, the departments that report recorded 443 violent and 3,214 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Windcrest
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78239 | 27% | 28,609 | $1,469 | $229,200 | $70,098 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Windcrest
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby | 3.7 mi | $1,182 | $165,500 | 33.9% |
| Live Oak | 3.7 mi | $1,634 | $246,300 | 42.1% |
| Converse | 4.6 mi | $1,693 | $248,400 | 25.8% |
| Terrell Hills | 4.7 mi | $1,078 | $838,400 | 18.7% |
| Universal City | 5.1 mi | $1,315 | $269,600 | 42.5% |
| Alamo Heights | 5.7 mi | $1,727 | $779,400 | 25.9% |
| Randolph AFB | 6.2 mi | $2,247 | — | 100.0% |
| Selma | 6.3 mi | $1,774 | $313,900 | 36.0% |
Places in Texas most like Windcrest
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiner | $1,388 | $214,400 | $99,299 | 16.1% |
| Fayetteville | $981 | $281,300 | $73,250 | 9.2% |
| Woodway | $1,653 | $370,500 | $115,108 | 9.2% |
| Groves | $1,286 | $163,600 | $73,710 | 22.1% |
| Edgecliff Village | $2,043 | $280,000 | $85,242 | 13.7% |
| Coahoma | $1,171 | $172,700 | $68,828 | 18.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Texas.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Windcrest, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,099 | $1,196 | $1,441 | $1,864 | $2,163 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Windcrest, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,150 | $35,250 | $56,350 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,300 | $72,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,300 | $80,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,400 | $99,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,400 | $106,300 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $100,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Windcrest
What is the average rent in Windcrest, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Windcrest is $1,372 (±$178) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Windcrest?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Windcrest, TX is $1,097 (±$183) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Windcrest?
Windcrest has an estimated 297 (±125) renting households, 13.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Windcrest?
The median household income in Windcrest is $89,844 (±$21,241) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Windcrest, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $302,000 (±$21,020) for owner-occupied homes in Windcrest (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Windcrest?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Windcrest, TX is $2,100 (±$194) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Windcrest growing?
In Windcrest, the number of residents went from 5,851 in 2015–2019 to 5,820 in 2020–2024 (−0.5%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Windcrest?
The ZIP code that covers Windcrest is 78239.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 78239?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78239 is $1,469 (±$76) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windcrest city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windcrest city, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windcrest city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windcrest city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windcrest city, Texas
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Windcrest city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Windcrest city, Texas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Windcrest Police Department (ORI TX0151500)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Windcrest city, Texas (place:79672, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .