ZIP Code 78253

In ZIP 78253, on San Antonio's west side, homes carry a median value of $360,000 and the county's 1.73% effective property tax rate takes roughly $6,230 a year. Households here earn a median of $106,373, so that bill equals about 6% of income before any exemptions. Per-capita income sits near $42,218. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and carrying costs climb further. Buyers weighing a move here should factor the tax rate into monthly payments alongside the mortgage, since it shapes affordability as much as the sticker price does.