Medina Lake is an exurban community in south San Antonio where suburban streets meet the wide-open countryside of south-central Texas. The area is growing quickly with planned developments whose backyards and cul-de-sacs peek out into the airy flatlands and woodsy scenery beyond the city limits. It’s bordered by the waterside hiking trails at the Medina River Natural Area and by the tiny town of Somerset, which offers residents a taste of small-town Americana. Lackland Air Force Base, a major regional employer, is north of the neighborhood. “There are a lot of new communities being built here. People are really gravitating towards the south and southwestern side as the city continues to grow,” says Rodney Green of Exp Realty, who has a decade of experience working in San Antonio’s real estate market. “It’s right next to the freeway, about 15 miles from downtown and 10 miles from the Air Force base.”
Medina Lake is full of natural areas.
New construction communities are in progress at Medina Lake.
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If you're looking for large properties, Medina Lake is full of plots for you.
Countryside homes with privacy
At the northern edge of the neighborhood, residents will find an abundance of new homes in planned communities like the Preserve at Medina, Mesa Vista and Marbella. These newly built homes come in a range of sizes and floorplans, with everything from small, three-bedroom bungalows to spacious four- and five-bedroom homes with attached garages and open concept designs. Lot sizes are small, typically around 5,000 square feet, but you’ll still have plenty of room for landscaping and gardening. Homes here typically list for between $225,000 and $315,000. As you head south, there are homes on large parcels of land deep in the countryside. These homes are typically older and offer residents plenty of privacy and room to roam. They can sell for a little less than their counterparts in nearby subdivisions, usually around $200,000, although prices fluctuate based on age, acreage and square footage.
Southwest Legacy High School is the newest high school to the area.
Study at Southwest Legacy High
Students can attend Spicewood Park Elementary School, Judith A. Resnik Middle School and Southwest Legacy High School, all of which hold C ratings from Niche, an online school review site. Southwest Legacy High enrolls around 2,000 students every year. Constructed in 2017, it was the first new high school built south of U.S. Route 90 in more than four decades. Also nearby is Cast STEM High School, a local charter school that holds a B rating from Niche.
Medina Lake has many highway access points like Palo Alto Road and Loop 1604.
An easy commute in Medina Lake
Residents of Medina Lake have easy access to Interstate 35 and Interstate 410, making for an easy commute to nearby employment centers, shopping destinations and cultural attractions. Hop on the highway and it’s about 15 miles to downtown destinations like the San Antonio River Walk, sports venues and art museums. It's also about 10 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, where tens of thousands of civilian and active-duty employees go to work every day.
Shopping at South Park Mall
Benjamin’s Kitchen, a family-owned Mexican restaurant, is one of the few eateries in the neighborhood. For everything else, you can head about 10 miles north to the shops, big box stores and restaurants at South Park Mall, a long-running indoor shopping center where residents will find everything they need. Inside the mall, shops like Macy’s and JCPenney offer clothing and accessories for all ages. In the outparcels, shoppers can fill their baskets at big box stores and grocery chains like H-E-B Plus!, The Home Depot, Target and Sam’s Club. For a small-town experience, it’s just a few miles south to the village of Somerset, where locals can stop off for an espresso at Somerset Coffeehaus or put in an order at Constantino’s, the town’s long-running pizzeria.
Constatino's eclectic style is well known.
Constatino's is a local favorite along the highway in Medina Lake.
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Riverfront fun at Medina Natural Area
Outdoor relaxation and adventuring can be found close to home at the Medina River Natural Area. At more than 500 acres, it features a variety of paved and dirt trails that twist and turn beneath the woodland canopies that border the river. It’s a perfect place to explore by foot, on a bike or in a canoe or kayak. The neighborhood is also just a few miles southeast of Pearsall Park, a sprawling green space with colorful play structures, sport courts and plenty of trails that wind through brush-laden meadows and forests.
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Parks in this Area
Palo Alto Terrace Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Medina River Natural Area
Palo Alto Terrace Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Hunter's Pond
Von Ormy City Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Palo Alto Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Transit
Airport
San Antonio International
31 min drive
Medina Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Medina Lake, San Antonio sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Medina Lake, San Antonio over the last 12 months is $211,999, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,834
Median Age
30
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
34.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,974
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,095
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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