Tezel Heights, San Antonio

Updated · 416 residents

Tezel Heights is a quiet, residential enclave in San Antonio known for its high visual appeal and significant green space. Residents benefit from excellent health insurance coverage and a peaceful environment, though the area remains car-dependent with limited local business access.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyModerately WalkableUpscale and ManicuredGreat Pet AccessSuburban Tree CanopyQuiet Suburban RhythmModerate Traffic NoisePoor Air QualityPurely ResidentialHigh Insurance CoveragePolitically MixedDiverse Age MixModerate Flood Risk
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About Tezel Heights

Tezel Heights offers a tranquil suburban character defined by its well-maintained aesthetic and abundant open space. The neighborhood is situated within the highly regarded Northside Independent School District, making it a stable environment for families who prioritize access to quality education. While the area lacks a dense commercial core, it provides a serene atmosphere with low industrial proximity, ensuring that residential life remains largely undisturbed by heavy commercial activity. The neighborhood maintains a balanced suburban feel that appeals to those seeking a quiet retreat from the city center while remaining within reach of San Antonio’s broader amenities.

Living in this area involves certain trade-offs, particularly regarding daily mobility and air quality. The neighborhood is not highly walkable, requiring residents to rely on personal vehicles for most errands and commutes. While the streets are quiet and visually pleasing, prospective residents should note that the area experiences moderate road traffic noise. It is best suited for individuals or families who value a stable, established community with high flood safety and strong health insurance coverage over the convenience of a high-density, walkable urban lifestyle.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Detached homes feature varied spacing with some buffer between neighbors. According to iHuus data, the level of separation between structures is slightly higher than the San Antonio average.

Ranked #56 in San Antonio →
Walkability
Score: 6.9 out of 10

Pedestrian connectivity is enhanced by a central park and wide residential streets with sidewalks on one side. According to iHuus data, walkability in this area is slightly above the San Antonio average due to low traffic and safe crossings.

Ranked #181 in San Antonio →
Visual Appeal
Score: 8 out of 10

Large homes with private pools and consistent landscaping create a highly polished aesthetic that is significantly more visually appealing than the San Antonio average. According to iHuus data, the area is characterized by spacious properties and frequent upscale amenities.

Ranked #37 in San Antonio →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6.9 out of 10

Centrally located parks with trails and sports courts offer excellent green space for pets. According to iHuus data, the availability of connected paths and safe areas away from traffic is above the San Antonio average.

Ranked #165 in San Antonio →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Residential layouts feature a classic suburban arrangement with significant tree coverage and scattered single-family homes. This area is slightly less open than the San Antonio average, offering a more settled landscape than the city's semi-rural outskirts.

Ranked #236 in San Antonio →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 3.9 out of 10

Suburban streets and green spaces provide a serene environment with a steady rhythm of local wellness and dining services. This area offers a more subdued atmosphere than the city average.

Ranked #267 in San Antonio →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 5.6 out of 10

Steady hums from nearby busy streets characterize the area. This level of acoustic activity is notably higher than the San Antonio average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #79 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, pollution levels in Tezel Heights are slightly worse than the San Antonio average.

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

No warehouses, industrial facilities, or hazard sites are detected within the area. This lack of industrial proximity is notably higher than the San Antonio average, providing a landscape of quiet streets and open green spaces.

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

Health insurance accessibility is significantly higher than the San Antonio average. According to iHuus data, a substantial majority of Tezel Heights residents are covered.

Ranked #126 in San Antonio →
Ideological Lean
Score: 5.7 out of 10

Political leanings in this area are relatively balanced between conservative and liberal residents. This represents a more moderate ideological split than the broader San Antonio average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #296 in San Antonio →
Population Age Profile
Score: 5 out of 10

Residents experience a balanced demographic spread of young adults, families, and seniors. According to iHuus data, this age distribution is slightly more varied than the San Antonio average.

Ranked #122 in San Antonio →
Flood Safety
Score: 6.9 out of 10

Residual flood risk exists within this area due to its location in a 500-year floodplain, though safety levels remain significantly higher than the San Antonio average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #156 in San Antonio →

Address-Level Insights for Tezel Heights

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DimensionTezel Heights145 Association
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Walkabilityavg 6.44
Score: 6.9 out of 10
Score: 8 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.07
Score: 5.6 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: 6.9 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
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.35
Score: 3.9 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: 6.9 out of 10
Score: 7.7 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 7.37
Score: 5.7 out of 10
Score: 8.8 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.68
Score: 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 Tezel Heights

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
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School Insights for Tezel Heights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What school district serves Tezel Heights?
Tezel Heights is served by the Northside Independent School District. This district is recognized for its strong academic foundation and high-performing schools, though it currently manages challenges related to budget constraints and student enrollment growth.
Is Tezel Heights a walkable neighborhood?
The neighborhood is not considered highly walkable. Residents typically rely on vehicles for daily errands, as most businesses and services are not within comfortable walking distance.
How quiet is the environment in Tezel Heights?
The area offers a relatively peaceful living environment with an average noise level of 56 decibels. This sound profile is primarily attributed to local road traffic, with no significant noise impact from railroads or aviation.