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Centuries-old San Antonio community brimming with culture
Gardendale is less than 3 miles from the heart of San Antonio, but this small, mostly residential community is often forgotten in favor of its flashier neighbors. Visitors might come by to see the century-old churches or get a plate of authentic Mexican barbeque, while locals settle in among the colorful houses and numerous city parks. “I’ve always felt most at home and safest on the West Side,” says Stephen Garza-Guzman, a West San Antonio native and Executive Director of local nonprofit Say Si. “Growing up, we talked to our neighbors and cared for each other and supported each other.” Gardendale has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7, above the national average score of 4. The area also has high CAP Index Crime Scores in some violent crime categories, including a 9 for robbery. San Antonio has seen an overall decrease in violent crime since 2022 when the city police department put more resources into focused deterrence efforts.
Homes in Gardendale can take in the sights of the Basilica of the Little Flower everyday.
Zazamora gym in Gardendale is a great place for locals to break a sweat.
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A short drive or bus ride to downtown San An
Gardendale is less than 3 miles from downtown San Antonio, putting it in a prime location for locals looking to access the city’s museums, entertainment venues and major employers. The VIA Metropolitan Transit has several stops on the neighborhood’s busiest roads, like Ruiz and West Poplar streets, and the transit system has daily routes into the city center. Locals with cars can hop on nearby Interstates 10 and 35 to get downtown or to travel to the San Antonio International Airport, 12 miles away, or major healthcare facilities like Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, 3 miles away.
Gardendale near Downtown San Antonio is a great neighborhood with affordable housing.
VIA Transit provides easy access to various destinations throughout Greater Gardendale.
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Gardendale homes are small in size and price point
Most of the neighborhood’s single-family homes were built between the 1920s and 1940s, and these older properties are typically under 1,000 square feet. These brightly painted ranch-style homes and Craftsmen cottages stand out against the small, fenced-in yards and thick, mature tree cover of the neighborhood, which are often filled with community events or neighborly gatherings. “Living in the area to me has always been rich in community,” says Jorge Gamboa, a Gardendale resident and local filmmaker and artist. “Every Easter, Christmas, and Super Bowl Sunday, you see family gatherings and cookouts all around the neighborhood.” The price point for Gardendale ranges from $150,000 to $300,000. This is lower on average than other neighborhoods close to downtown San Antonio, such as the popular Tobin Hill area, where homes range from $400,000 to $800,000.
A row of craftsman homes commonly built in Gardendale.
Gardendale homes are built in a few different styles, all affordable.
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The shrines and relics of Little Flower Basilica
Locals will not have to travel far for authentic Mexican food. Of the area’s many tacquerias and paleterias, Wicho’s Mexican Street Food on Zarzamora Street is a favorite, both for its bright storefront and its signature burgers and cups of elote. Pop’s Barbocoa on Ruiz Street only opens on Saturday and Sunday mornings, but the Mexican barbeque and tamales are worth the week-long wait. Gardendale is also located just a few blocks from two H-E-B locations on Rosillo Street and Culebra Road. Gardendale is dotted with multiple Catholic and Baptist churches, many of which hold services in Spanish. The historic Little Flower Basilica on Zarzamora Street is perhaps the best-known house of worship in the area. The church, which was built during the Great Depression, hosts monthly public heritage tours for visitors interested in seeing the building’s intricate shrines and relic collections.
The beautiful architecture of the Little Flower School near the Basilica.
Wonderful and grand architecture of the Basilica of the Little Flower in Gardendale.
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Alazan Creek Trail runs along midtown for miles
Gardendale is dotted with urban pocket parks, like Mario Farias Park on Monclova Alley. This green space is popular for its location on the banks of the Alazan and Martinez creeks and its connection to the Alazan Creek Trail. This trail snakes nearly 4 miles between the Apache Creek Greenway and the century-old Woodlawn Lake Park on Cincinnati Avenue. Gardendale is also close to San Pedro Springs Park on Flores Street. This large city park is known for its spring-fed swimming pool, on-site public library and community playhouse.
Locals can take a walk alongside the creek on Alazan Creek Trail.
Take a bike ride on the smooth pavement of Alazan Trails.
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Irving Academy teaches in Spanish and English
Gardendale students may attend Irving Dual Language Academy, a public San Antonio Independent School District school that provides instruction in both English and Spanish to kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Irving earns a C-minus score on Niche. Lanier High School has a C grade on Niche and offers a specialized, hands-on program in Construction Science. Gardendale is also home to the school district’s Bowie Learning Center, an adult education center specializing in General Educational Development (GED) and High School Equivalency (HSE) exam preparation. The neighborhood is also less than 3 miles from the San Antonio College campus, which has its own art gallery, performing arts theater and planetarium.
Irving Dual Language Academy's after-school program provides students with additional help.
Lainer High School has approximately 1,547 enrolled.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Gardendale
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gardendale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gardendale, San Antonio sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Gardendale, San Antonio over the last 12 months is $77,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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