Coolcrest, San Antonio

Updated · 780 residents

Coolcrest is a residential community in San Antonio characterized by its upscale suburban aesthetic and well-maintained streetscapes. While the neighborhood offers high walkability and convenient access to local amenities, residents should be aware of the area's ongoing air quality challenges and high flood risk.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacySafe Pedestrian PathsUpscale Suburban AestheticDecent Walking SpaceSuburban SprawlBalanced Suburban MixSteady Traffic HumPoor Air QualityPurely ResidentialSolid Insurance CoveragePolitically MixedDiverse Age RangeHigh Flood Risk
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About Coolcrest

Coolcrest is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in San Antonio that features a mix of single-family homes and open green spaces. The area is known for its attractive visual appeal, with many properties boasting manicured lawns and private swimming pools. Residents benefit from a balanced suburban environment that provides easy access to nearby services and local amenities, making it a well-connected place to live within the city. Prospective residents should consider several livability factors, including a consistent level of traffic noise and a significant risk of flooding due to the neighborhood's location within a designated floodplain. While the area offers safe sidewalks and decent spaces for pet owners, it also experiences poor air quality that may affect sensitive groups. Located within the Northside Independent School District, the community remains a popular choice for families, though it is important to balance these benefits against the environmental and acoustic considerations of the area.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 5.8 out of 10

Residential spacing is typical for the city, featuring closely packed houses with small side yards and occasional proximity to green spaces. According to iHuus data, neighbors are located at moderate distances with some buffers provided by adjacent natural areas.

Ranked #323 in San Antonio →
Walkability
Score: 7.5 out of 10

Consistent sidewalks and low-traffic cul-de-sacs provide safer walking conditions than the San Antonio average. According to iHuus data, the presence of sidewalks on one side of the street and secure crossings supports easy pedestrian movement throughout the area.

Ranked #113 in San Antonio →
Visual Appeal
Score: 7.7 out of 10

Spacious residential lots featuring manicured lawns and private pools contribute to a highly attractive streetscape. This level of visual quality is notably higher than the San Antonio average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #159 in San Antonio →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6 out of 10

Continuous green verges and accessible school sports fields offer ample space for pet owners. According to iHuus data, these features make the area slightly more dog friendly than the San Antonio average.

Ranked #254 in San Antonio →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.8 out of 10

Residential areas consist of uniform single-family housing tracts and a central school complex. This layout is largely consistent with the typical density found across San Antonio.

Ranked #211 in San Antonio →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 5.3 out of 10

Local amenities and restaurants provide a level of activity that is higher than the San Antonio average. While some residential stretches remain quiet, other blocks offer a steady, well-connected character with easy access to nearby services.

Ranked #106 in San Antonio →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 4 out of 10

A consistent level of noise from nearby busy streets characterizes the area. This level of acoustic activity is roughly comparable to the average across San Antonio, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #242 in San Antonio →
Air Quality
Score: 2 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose a significant risk to sensitive groups. This neighborhood experiences lower air quality than the San Antonio average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #110 in San Antonio →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 9.7 out of 10

Industrial activity and warehouses are absent from this area, which offers a residential atmosphere significantly cleaner of industrial zones than the San Antonio average. While a former Superfund site in the vicinity remains under active EPA monitoring, the neighborhood consists primarily of quiet streets and open green spaces.

Ranked #179 in San Antonio →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 6.8 out of 10

Health insurance accessibility is higher in this area than the San Antonio average, according to iHuus data. Most residents in Coolcrest maintain active health coverage.

Ranked #261 in San Antonio →
Ideological Lean
Score: 6.2 out of 10

Political perspectives in this area are relatively balanced between conservative and liberal leanings. This reflects a more even ideological split than the wider San Antonio area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #258 in San Antonio →
Population Age Profile
Score: 3.9 out of 10

Residents live alongside a varied mix of young adults, families, and seniors. According to iHuus data, the age distribution in Coolcrest is more concentrated toward specific age groups than the broader San Antonio area.

Ranked #445 in San Antonio →
Flood Safety
Score: 2.8 out of 10

Frequent flooding concerns exist here because much of the area sits within a designated floodplain. According to iHuus data, the risk level is notably higher than the San Antonio average, which may necessitate specialized flood insurance for residents.

Ranked #381 in San Antonio →

Address-Level Insights for Coolcrest

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DimensionCoolcrest145 Association
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Walkabilityavg 6.44
Score: 7.5 out of 10
Score: 8 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.07
Score: 4 out of 10
Score: 7.1 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.75
Score: 5.8 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.11
Score: 7.7 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 5.91
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 8 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.87
Score: 6.8 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.35
Score: 5.3 out of 10
Score: 7.2 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.94
Score: 6.8 out of 10
Score: 8.5 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 2.27
Score: 2 out of 10
Score: 2 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.31
Score: 9.7 out of 10
Score: 10 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 4.2
Score: 2.8 out of 10
Score: 7.7 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 7.37
Score: 6.2 out of 10
Score: 8.8 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.68
Score: 3.9 out of 10
Score: 4.8 out of 10
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Fire Safety
Score: not available
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving Coolcrest

Northside Independent School District
Grades K–12127 schoolsRatings 2–10/10
7/10
Health Careers H SHigh
10/10
Raba ElElementary
10/10
Blattman ElElementary
10/10
Helotes ElElementary
10/10
Beard ElElementary
10/10
Aue ElElementary
10/10
Wernli ElElementary
10/10
Leon Springs ElElementary
10/10
Langley ElElementary
10/10
Garcia MiddleMiddle
10/10
Esparza ElElementary
8/10
Meadow Village ElElementary
8/10
Westwood Terrace ElElementary
8/10
Hobby MiddleMiddle
8/10
Braun Station ElElementary
8/10
Northwest Crossing ElElementary
8/10
Steubing ElElementary
8/10
O'connor H SHigh
8/10
Burke ElElementary
8/10
Rawlinson MiddleMiddle
8/10
Murnin ElElementary
8/10
Briscoe MiddleMiddle
8/10
Lieck ElElementary
8/10
Los Reyes ElElementary
8/10
Bernal MiddleMiddle
8/10
Harlan H SHigh
8/10
Cole ElElementary
8/10
Tomlinson ElElementary
8/10
Stinson MiddleMiddle
8/10
Kuentz ElElementary
8/10
Henderson ElElementary
8/10
Valley Hi ElElementary
8/10
Taft H SHigh
8/10
Galm ElElementary
8/10
Elrod ElElementary
8/10
Brandeis H SHigh
8/10
Mcandrew ElElementary
8/10
Folks MiddleMiddle
8/10
Franklin ElElementary
8/10
Ellison ElElementary
8/10
Kallison ElElementary
8/10
Fields ElElementary
8/10
Straus MiddleMiddle
8/10
Fernandez ElElementary
8/10
Scarborough ElElementary
8/10
Krueger ElElementary
8/10
Wanke ElElementary
8/10
Jefferson MiddleMiddle
8/10
Forester ElElementary
8/10
Adams Hill ElElementary
6/10
Stevenson MiddleMiddle
6/10
Glenn ElElementary
6/10
Allen ElElementary
6/10
Boone ElElementary
6/10
Ross MiddleMiddle
6/10
Rudder MiddleMiddle
6/10
Scobee ElElementary
6/10
Brauchle ElElementary
6/10
Michael ElElementary
6/10
Lewis ElElementary
6/10
Warren H SHigh
6/10
Nichols ElElementary
6/10
Brennan H SHigh
6/10
Reed ElElementary
6/10
Sotomayor H SHigh
6/10
Jordan MiddleMiddle
6/10
Jones MiddleMiddle
6/10
Vale MiddleMiddle
6/10
Behlau ElElementary
6/10
Cable ElElementary
6/10
Villarreal ElElementary
6/10
Leon Valley ElElementary
6/10
Locke Hill ElElementary
6/10
Oak Hills Terrace ElElementary
6/10
Clark H SHigh
6/10
Timberwilde ElElementary
6/10
Zachry MiddleMiddle
6/10
Thornton ElElementary
6/10
May ElElementary
6/10
Myers ElElementary
6/10
Connally MiddleMiddle
6/10
Carson ElElementary
6/10
Ward ElElementary
6/10
Luna MiddleMiddle
6/10
Ott ElElementary
6/10
Driggers ElElementary
6/10
Mireles ElElementary
6/10
Boldt ElElementary
6/10
Mora ElElementary
6/10
Nisd PksaPrekindergarten
6/10
Hoffmann ElElementary
6/10
Fisher ElElementary
6/10
Carlos Coon ElElementary
4/10
Hull ElElementary
4/10
Marshall H SHigh
4/10
Howsman ElElementary
4/10
Linton ElElementary
4/10
Rhodes ElElementary
4/10
Stevens H SHigh
4/10
Evers ElElementary
4/10
Carnahan ElElementary
4/10
Pease MiddleMiddle
4/10
Glenoaks ElElementary
4/10
Holmes H SHigh
4/10
Jay H SHigh
4/10
Rayburn MiddleMiddle
4/10
Powell ElElementary
4/10
Cody ElElementary
4/10
Knowlton ElElementary
4/10
Hatchett ElElementary
4/10
Mcdermott ElElementary
2/10
Colonies North ElElementary
2/10
Martin ElElementary
2/10
Passmore ElElementary
2/10
Neff MiddleMiddle
2/10
Glass ElElementary
2/10
Mead ElElementary
2/10
Reddix CenterOther
Not rated
HomeboundOther
Not rated
Second Chance AcademyMiddle
Not rated
Chavez Excel AcademyHigh
Not rated
Nisd Bexar County JjaHigh
Not rated
Holmgreen CenterOther
Not rated
Alternative H SHigh
Not rated
Alternative MiddleMiddle
Not rated
Daep At HolmgreenHigh
Not rated
Alternative ElMiddle
Not rated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coolcrest a good neighborhood for families?
Yes, the area is served by the Northside Independent School District, which is known for its strong academic reputation and competitive programs. Families also benefit from safe walking paths and access to local sports fields.
What are the main environmental concerns in Coolcrest?
According to iHuus data, the neighborhood is located within a designated floodplain, which presents a high risk for flooding. Additionally, the area experiences poorer air quality compared to the regional average.
How is the noise level in the neighborhood?
Residents often notice a steady hum of traffic noise from nearby busy streets. While the interior residential blocks remain relatively quiet, this acoustic environment is typical of many suburban areas in San Antonio.