Located near the edge of Bexar County, Windcrest is a small town which holds enough gravity of its own to still be a bustling town. It is home to a stable population of approximately 5,100. Far enough from San Antonio that the country sprawl takes hold, Windcrest homes have plenty of room to stretch out—the median home costs are around $189,000. Despite the high home prices, the cost of living in Windcrest is relatively low, with a normalized price index of 82.3 (US average being 100)
Real Estate: The median housing cost in Windcrest has skyrocketed over the last 10 years, from $120,400 to $189,823 in just eight years' time. The median income also increased about $10,000 in that time. Out of the 2,280 houses in Windcrest, roughly 16% are rented, with the rest being occupied by the homeowner. Rental possibilities include homes, condos and townhouses with the average median rent being $761.
Conveniences: The San Antonio Amtrak Station is located less than 10 miles away from the Town center. The nearest Hospital is located within 5 miles of Windcrest, the Compass Hospital of San Antonio. The town of Windcrest has put in funds to improve the local walking trails, making it a good town for outdoor excursions. The wide open wilderness is one of the perks of living in the area, despite the moderate town size.
Education: Windcrest is a part of the North East Independent School District. It is served by Windcrest Elementary, Ed White Middle School and Theordore Roosevelt High. Roosevelt is also home to the Design and Technology Academy (DATA) magnet school that specializes in engineering, communications and environmental design. There is one charter school, the Lighthouse Charter School.
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