Oakwood, San Antonio

Updated · 451 residents

Oakwood is a quiet, affluent residential enclave in San Antonio known for its mature tree canopy and large, architecturally distinct homes. While the neighborhood offers a serene suburban environment with access to local dining, residents should be aware of elevated road noise levels and limited walkability to commercial amenities.

Key Highlights

Mixed PrivacyQuiet, Low-Traffic StreetsUpscale and SpaciousDecent Green SpaceSemi-Rural FeelQuiet Suburban RhythmHigh Noise LevelsPoor Air QualityPurely ResidentialHigh Insurance CoverageLargely ConservativeDiverse Age MixModerate Flood Risk
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About Oakwood

Oakwood is a small, mature residential community in San Antonio characterized by its high visual appeal and well-established suburban layout. The area features spacious homes with large driveways and private pools, set against a backdrop of significant tree cover. It maintains a peaceful atmosphere, supported by a total lack of industrial activity and proximity to local dining options like Chin's Garden and Cosa Nostra Pizzeria.

Living in the area requires balancing its aesthetic benefits with specific environmental factors. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood experiences notable road traffic noise, and air quality metrics suggest a need for caution. It is well-suited for families seeking stability, as indicated by high health insurance coverage rates and access to the North East and Northside Independent School Districts. While not highly walkable for daily errands, the community provides a secure, private setting for those who prioritize home privacy and suburban tranquility.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential spacing is slightly higher than the San Antonio average, providing a variable level of seclusion. While many detached homes feature significant tree buffers, some properties sit closer to their neighbors.

Ranked #56 in San Antonio →
Walkability
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential streets offer a calm environment for walking due to low traffic volumes and mature canopy cover, though a lack of sidewalks on some side streets makes this slightly less walkable than the San Antonio average. Main roads within the area provide consistent sidewalk access for pedestrians.

Ranked #307 in San Antonio →
Visual Appeal
Score: 8 out of 10

Large homes with complex architecture, private pools, and wide driveways create an aesthetic that is significantly more polished than the San Antonio average. According to iHuus data, the presence of high-end amenities contributes to a highly manicured visual landscape.

Ranked #37 in San Antonio →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6 out of 10

Wide verges and a continuous tree canopy provide ample space for walking pets. According to iHuus data, the availability of communal green spaces and tennis courts is slightly above the San Antonio average.

Ranked #257 in San Antonio →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Open land and scattered homes are common throughout the area, though some pockets feature a more dense suburban layout. This landscape is slightly less developed than the typical San Antonio average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #236 in San Antonio →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 4.3 out of 10

Residential streets and green spaces provide a serene environment, though essential services and dining options typically require a short drive. This level of activity is consistent with the city average for San Antonio.

Ranked #208 in San Antonio →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 1.7 out of 10

Constant auditory disturbance from nearby major freeways and railroad tracks characterizes this area. According to iHuus data, the acoustic environment is significantly louder than the San Antonio average.

Ranked #408 in San Antonio →
Air Quality
Score: 2 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose a significant risk to sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, the air quality in Oakwood is slightly worse than the San Antonio average.

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

Industrial activity is non-existent within the neighborhood, providing a cleaner environment than the San Antonio average. This area consists entirely of residential and commercial zones with no detected warehouses or heavy industrial sites.

Ranked #1 in San Antonio →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 8.2 out of 10

Health insurance accessibility is notably higher in Oakwood than the San Antonio average. According to iHuus data, a significant majority of residents are covered.

Ranked #129 in San Antonio →
Ideological Lean
Score: 2.5 out of 10

Political leanings in Oakwood are significantly more conservative than the San Antonio average, characterized by a strong conservative majority and a small opposing presence.

Ranked #445 in San Antonio →
Population Age Profile
Score: 5.5 out of 10

A varied demographic of young adults, families, and seniors characterizes this area. According to iHuus data, the age distribution is more balanced than the average seen across San Antonio.

Ranked #10 in San Antonio →
Flood Safety
Score: 6.6 out of 10

Residual flood risks exist within this area, though safety levels are notably higher than the San Antonio average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #173 in San Antonio →

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DimensionOakwood145 Association
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Walkabilityavg 6.44
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 8 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.07
Score: 1.7 out of 10
Score: 7.1 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.75
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.11
Score: 8 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: 6.5 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.35
Score: 4.3 out of 10
Score: 7.2 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.94
Score: 8.2 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: 10 out of 10
Score: 10 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 4.2
Score: 6.6 out of 10
Score: 7.7 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 7.37
Score: 2.5 out of 10
Score: 8.8 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.68
Score: 5.5 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 Oakwood

North East Independent School District
Grades K–1275 schoolsRatings 4–10/10
7/10
Olmos ElElementary
10/10
Longs Creek ElElementary
10/10
Huebner ElElementary
10/10
Bush MiddleMiddle
10/10
Tejeda MiddleMiddle
10/10
Roan Forest ElElementary
10/10
Canyon Ridge ElElementary
10/10
Wilderness Oak ElElementary
10/10
Tuscany HeightsElementary
10/10
Vineyard Ranch ElElementary
10/10
Hill MiddleMiddle
10/10
Oak Meadow ElElementary
10/10
Castle Hills ElElementary
10/10
Harmony Hills ElElementary
10/10
Hidden Forest ElElementary
10/10
Encino Park ElElementary
10/10
Stone Oak ElElementary
10/10
International School Of AmericaHigh
10/10
Reagan H SHigh
10/10
Lopez MiddleMiddle
10/10
Cibolo GreenElementary
10/10
Las Lomas ElElementary
10/10
Academy Of Creative EdHigh
10/10
Coker ElElementary
8/10
Northwood ElElementary
8/10
Stahl ElElementary
8/10
Bradley MiddleMiddle
8/10
Redland Oaks ElElementary
8/10
Dellview ElElementary
8/10
Oak Grove ElElementary
8/10
Regency Place ElElementary
8/10
Walzem ElElementary
8/10
Wilshire ElElementary
8/10
Woodstone ElElementary
8/10
Hardy Oak ElElementary
8/10
Steubing Ranch ElElementary
8/10
Bulverde CreekElementary
8/10
Johnson H SHigh
8/10
Neisd - Pk4SaPrekindergarten
6/10
Driscoll MiddleMiddle
6/10
Serna ElElementary
6/10
Churchill H SHigh
6/10
Clear Spring ElElementary
6/10
Krueger MiddleMiddle
6/10
Macarthur H SHigh
6/10
Montgomery ElElementary
6/10
Ridgeview ElElementary
6/10
Roosevelt H SHigh
6/10
White MiddleMiddle
6/10
Northern Hills ElElementary
6/10
Royal Ridge ElElementary
6/10
Harris MiddleMiddle
6/10
Pre-K Academy At West AvenuePrekindergarten
6/10
Camelot ElElementary
6/10
Colonial Hills ElElementary
6/10
East Terrell Hills ElElementary
6/10
Eisenhower MiddleMiddle
6/10
Madison H SHigh
6/10
Nimitz MiddleMiddle
6/10
Thousand Oaks ElElementary
6/10
Wetmore ElElementary
6/10
Fox Run ElElementary
6/10
El Dorado ElElementary
4/10
Garner MiddleMiddle
4/10
Jackson MiddleMiddle
4/10
Larkspur ElElementary
4/10
Windcrest ElElementary
4/10
Legacy Of Educational Excellence H SHigh
4/10
Wood MiddleMiddle
4/10
Jackson-Keller ElElementary
4/10
Alter H SHigh
Not rated
North East J J A E PHigh
Not rated
Alternative ElElementary
Not rated
Homebased Comp EdSecondary
Not rated
Alter MiddleMiddle
Not rated
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 Oakwood a quiet place to live?
While the neighborhood offers a serene residential setting, it experiences significant road traffic noise, which may impact acoustic comfort for some residents.
What schools serve the Oakwood area?
The neighborhood is served by the North East Independent School District and the Northside Independent School District, both of which are highly regarded for their academic programs.
Is the neighborhood walkable?
Oakwood features consistent sidewalks on main roads and low-traffic residential streets, though most commercial amenities require a short drive.