Verde Hills, San Antonio

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Verde Hills is a quiet, rural-feeling enclave in San Antonio known for its exceptional dog friendliness and high visual appeal. While the area offers a peaceful residential environment with minimal industrial presence, residents should be aware of elevated road noise and below-average flood safety.

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Balanced PrivacyHighly WalkableUpscale VisualsPet Friendly GreenerySemi-Rural FeelQuiet and SuburbanSteady Traffic HumPoor Air QualityPurely ResidentialHigh Insurance CoveragePolitically BalancedBalanced Age MixModerate Flood Risk
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About Verde Hills

Verde Hills is a small, sparsely populated neighborhood in San Antonio that maintains a distinct rural atmosphere. Characterized by its open green spaces and established residential blocks, the area offers a high degree of visual appeal and is particularly well-suited for pet owners due to its exceptional dog-friendly environment. It provides a retreat from the city center, focusing on a residential lifestyle with limited commercial or industrial activity nearby.

Potential residents should consider specific livability trade-offs, particularly regarding acoustic comfort, as road traffic contributes to higher-than-average noise levels throughout the area. While the community boasts high rates of health insurance coverage and access to the well-regarded Northside Independent School District, the neighborhood also faces challenges with lower-than-average air quality and flood safety. This area is best suited for those prioritizing a rural aesthetic and pet-friendly surroundings over proximity to urban nightlife or absolute silence.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential spacing offers a moderate level of separation between neighbors, slightly higher than the San Antonio average. While most homes maintain typical suburban buffers, some denser apartment clusters are present within the area.

Ranked #56 in San Antonio →
Walkability
Score: 7.3 out of 10

Extensive sidewalk networks along major roads and within residential subdivisions make pedestrian travel easier here than in much of San Antonio. Safe crossings and quiet cul-de-sacs support accessible walking throughout the area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #131 in San Antonio →
Visual Appeal
Score: 7.1 out of 10

Large homes and frequent upscale amenities contribute to a landscape that is more visually appealing than the San Antonio average. According to iHuus data, the area features spacious driveways and several communal recreational facilities such as tennis courts and pools.

Ranked #199 in San Antonio →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 7.8 out of 10

Large central greenways and connected residential verges provide ample space for walking pets away from traffic. According to iHuus data, these accessible paths make the area significantly more conducive to dog owners than the San Antonio average.

Ranked #89 in San Antonio →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 7.5 out of 10

Open land and scattered homes provide a more semi-rural atmosphere than the typical San Antonio landscape. This area features a mix of wooded spaces and suburban density, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #92 in San Antonio →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 3.8 out of 10

Low-density residential streets and open green spaces create a tranquil atmosphere, though the area lacks a concentrated commercial center. Activity levels are below the San Antonio average, making it a peaceful setting where most daily needs require a short drive.

Ranked #282 in San Antonio →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 4 out of 10

A consistent level of noise from nearby busy streets persists throughout the area. This level of acoustic activity is roughly comparable to the average found across San Antonio.

Ranked #252 in San Antonio →
Air Quality
Score: 2 out of 10

Unhealthy air levels occur frequently in this area, presenting a significant risk to sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, the air quality is slightly worse than the San Antonio average.

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

Residential life here is undisturbed by industrial facilities or warehouses, offering a cleaner environment than the San Antonio average. According to iHuus data, the area contains no detected industrial hazards or heavy manufacturing sites.

Ranked #1 in San Antonio →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 7.3 out of 10

Health insurance accessibility is notably higher than the San Antonio average, according to iHuus data. This indicates a larger proportion of the local population has access to medical coverage.

Ranked #214 in San Antonio →
Ideological Lean
Score: 6.2 out of 10

Political views in this area are evenly split between conservative and liberal leanings, reflecting a more moderate landscape than the more strongly partisan city average.

Ranked #258 in San Antonio →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.6 out of 10

Residents live alongside a diverse range of age groups, including young adults, families, and seniors. This demographic distribution is roughly in line with the city average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #274 in San Antonio →
Flood Safety
Score: 6.7 out of 10

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

Ranked #165 in San Antonio →

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DimensionVerde Hills145 Association
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Walkabilityavg 6.44
Score: 7.3 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: 6 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.11
Score: 7.1 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 5.91
Score: 7.8 out of 10
Score: 8 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.87
Score: 7.5 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.35
Score: 3.8 out of 10
Score: 7.2 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.94
Score: 7.3 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: 6.7 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: 4.6 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 Verde Hills

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Verde Hills a good neighborhood for dog owners?
Yes, it is highly rated for dog friendliness, making it an excellent choice for pet owners who value outdoor space and a quiet, rural-like setting.
What school district serves Verde Hills?
The neighborhood is served by the Northside Independent School District, which is known for its strong academic programs and collegiate preparation.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Verde Hills?
Residents may experience higher noise levels due to road traffic and should be aware of lower-than-average air quality and flood safety ratings compared to other parts of the city.