Why Live in San Antonio
San Antonio, a neighborhood in Oakland, features a mix of Craftsman bungalows, Victorian homes, and converted multifamily residences, many dating back to the early 1900s. The streets are gridded and lined with trees, and homes are often brightly painted and landscaped. With 73% of residents renting, the area has a diverse housing market. San Antonio Park, the oldest green space in Oakland, offers a community garden, sports facilities, and walking paths. Garfield Park provides open spaces and a baseball/softball field, while Union Point Park features a spiral garden and a ship-shaped playground. Dining options include Pupuseria Papa Chico, Banh Mi Ba Le, and Kevin’s Noodle House, with numerous grocery stores like International Lao Market and El Ranchito Market nearby. The Fruitvale Station Shopping Center, 1.5 miles southeast, offers additional shopping and dining. The neighborhood is well-connected with sidewalks, bike lanes, and bus routes, and is bordered by the 880 Freeway. The Fruitvale BART station provides access to San Francisco and San Jose. Oakland High School, rated highly, serves the area with college and career pathways. San Antonio is a mile from Highland Hospital and 7 miles from Oakland International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Antonio a good place to live?
San Antonio is a good place to live. San Antonio is considered very walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. San Antonio is an urban core neighborhood. San Antonio has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 21.5 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $84,811 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.7% of residents. A majority of residents in San Antonio are renters, with 76.3% of residents renting and 23.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving San Antonio can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
San Antonio neighborhood guide.
Is San Antonio, CA a safe neighborhood?
San Antonio, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in San Antonio?
The median home price in San Antonio is $370,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $74,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,920 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $82K a year to afford the median home price in San Antonio. The average household income in San Antonio is $85K.
What are the best public schools in San Antonio?
The best public schools that serve San Antonio are:
What are the best private schools in San Antonio?
The best private schools that serve San Antonio are:
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Home Trends in San Antonio, CA
On average, homes in San Antonio, Oakland sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in San Antonio, Oakland over the last 12 months is $834,000, up 215% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$834,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$397,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$370,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
215%