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Alta Vista Neighborhood Guide San Antonio, TX
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Description About Alta Vista
Alta Vista is a charming, historic neighborhood located in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. This vibrant community is nestled between major highways I-10 and US-281, offering easy access to the entire city. Nearby, you'll find the popular San Pedro Springs Park, the second oldest public park in the United States. The area boasts a mix of vintage homes and modern condos, making it a unique blend of old and new Texas.
What You Will Love About Alta Vista, San Antonio, Texas/
- Residents of Alta Vista love the neighborhood's diverse collection of unique, historic architecture.
- The community is known for its warm, friendly vibe and strong sense of togetherness, making it ideal for families or anyone seeking a tight-knit community.
- Its central location allows for a short commute to downtown San Antonio and easy access to a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
What's Nearby
The Pearl, a bustling area known for its farmers’ market, is near Alta Vista. Also, the neighborhood is just a short drive away from downtown San Antonio, where you'll find the iconic Alamo and the bustling River Walk. Alta Vista residents also appreciate their close proximity to San Antonio College and the San Antonio Zoo.
Lifestyle
Alta Vista offers a lifestyle that caters to a blend of both modern and historic charm. The neighborhood is ideal for families due to its excellent schools, parks, and walkability. Residents enjoy a mix of quiet residential living with easy accessibility to the city's urban amenities.
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Rental Trends in Alta Vista
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $950 | $928 | $906 | $885 | $885 | $945 | $885 | $885 | $900 | $995 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| $1295 | $1295 | $1295 | $1295 | $1295 | $1195 | $1195 | $1195 | $1180 | $1165 | $1150 | $1150 | $1150 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 238 restaurants, 23 grocery stores, and 12 parks within a mile of the Alta Vista neighborhood.
Barbacoa To GoRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
1508 Blanco Rd
- Chamoy City Limit
Dining and Drinking, Food Truck, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
447 W Hildebrand Ave
- Tokyo Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
825 W Hildebrand Ave
- McCullough Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
1616 McCullough Ave
- The Popcorn Place
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
3910 McCullough Ave
- Lynwood Farms
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Herbs and Spices Store
•1.1 miles
426 Menchaca St
- Drop of Sunshine
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.3 miles
722 W Craig Pl
- Barbacoa To Go
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
1508 Blanco Rd
- Chamoy City Limit
Dining and Drinking, Food Truck, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
447 W Hildebrand Ave
- Carvajal Pharmacy At Crockett Park Health Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.9 miles
1715 McCullough Ave
- Tokyo Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
825 W Hildebrand Ave
- Gabriel's Wine & Spirits
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.9 miles
837 W Hildebrand Ave
BananasArts and Entertainment, Pool Hall, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2003 San Pedro Ave
- The Rose Bush
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2301 San Pedro Ave
- Krab Kingz
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2301 San Pedro Ave
- Philly's Phamous Cheesesteaks
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.2 miles
2301 San Pedro Ave
- Las Salsas
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Tex-Mex Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2018 San Pedro Ave
- Edera Osteria - Enoteca
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.2 miles
1903 San Pedro Ave
Super StopRetail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2217 San Pedro Ave
- Ameritex
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2217 San Pedro Ave
- Zip Trip
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2200 San Pedro Ave
- Little Sams
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
801 W Russell Pl
- Worn Out
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.2 miles
801 W Russell Pl
- Pets Barn
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
1150 Blanco Rd
San Pedro Springs ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
1315 San Pedro Ave
- Landa Library
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.0 mile
233 Bushnell Ave
- Landa Gardens Conservancy
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.0 mile
233 Bushnell Ave
- Crockett Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.1 miles
1300 N Main Ave
- Trinity University
Landmarks and Outdoors
•1.1 miles
607 Kings Ct
- Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation
Landmarks and Outdoors
•1.3 miles
137 Earl St
BananasArts and Entertainment, Pool Hall, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2003 San Pedro Ave
- Hausmann Millworks
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
925 W Russell Pl
- El Sol Studios
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.4 miles
129 W Mistletoe Ave
- Pulquerios
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery, Retail, Fashion Retail, Jewelry Store, Gift Store
•0.4 miles
129 W Mistletoe Ave
- The Playhouse Shop
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.4 miles
800 W Ashby Pl
- San Antonio Little Theater
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.4 miles
800 W Ashby Pl
Super StopRetail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2217 San Pedro Ave
- Ameritex
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2217 San Pedro Ave
- Washeteria
Business and Professional Services, Laundry Service
•0.2 miles
2106 San Pedro Ave
- Zip Trip
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2200 San Pedro Ave
- Little Sams
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
801 W Russell Pl
- Doo or Dye
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
331 W Mulberry Ave
Flexible FitnessSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
2314 San Pedro Ave
MoontrailRetail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.3 miles
722 W Craig Pl
- Karavan Studio
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.3 miles
331 W Mulberry Ave
- ParkourSA
Retail, Miscellaneous Store, Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.4 miles
San Pedro Park, 800 W Ashby
- Dale Wise Custom Guns
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.5 miles
1402 Blanco Rd
- McFarlin Tennis Center
Sports and Recreation, Racquet Sports, Tennis, Tennis Court
•0.5 miles
1503 San Pedro Ave
2015 PlaceDining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Gay Bar, Lounge
•0.2 miles
2015 San Pedro Ave
- Wax Club Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Gay Bar
•0.2 miles
2211 San Pedro Ave
- Bananas
Arts and Entertainment, Pool Hall, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2003 San Pedro Ave
- Davids Bar and Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
1500 Blanco Rd
- Web House Cafe & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
320 Blanco Rd
- The Wax Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.6 miles
2108 N Main Ave
Laurel Heights Week Day SchoolCommunity and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
227 W Woodlawn Ave
- The Impact Guild
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.3 miles
708 W Summit Ave
- St Anthony Catholic School
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.4 miles
205 W Huisache Ave
- Koehler Cultural Center
Community and Government, Cultural Center, Landmarks and Outdoors, Monument, Travel and Transportation, Travel Agency
•0.5 miles
310 W Ashby Pl
- San Pedro Branch Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.6 miles
1315 San Pedro Ave
- San Antonio College Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.6 miles
1001 Howard St
- San Antonio Fire Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.3 miles
503 W Russell Pl
Robert Johnson & Associates PediatricsHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.3 miles
401 W Summit Ave
- Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.1 miles
1310 McCullough Ave
- Acuity Hospital of South Texas
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.3 miles
718 Lexington Ave
- Baptist Health System
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.4 miles
215 E Quincy St
- Baptist Medical Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.4 miles
215 E Quincy St
Alta Vista Apartments and Rentals
107 Rental properties in Alta Vista, San Antonio, TX.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 7.5% | 20.5% |
| utilities | 19.5% | 17.4% |
| food | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| transportation | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| healthcare | 9.8% | 7% |
Alta Vista Demographics
Alta Vista Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Alta Vista Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
Good Transit
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Other
1021 San Pedro Ave
Via Trans Van Service
Other
1021 San Pedro Ave
Structure Builders Of San Antonio
Bus Stop
1103 Fredericksburg Rd
Source: foursquare.com
Structure Builders Of San Antonio
Bus Stop
1103 Fredericksburg Rd
Turimex International Bus Service
Bus Stop
3018 Blanco Rd
Source: foursquare.com
Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Train Stop
1222 W Poplar St
Source: foursquare.com
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Other
1021 San Pedro Ave
Via Trans Van Service
Other
1021 San Pedro Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Alta Vista Schools
- 6/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-12 • Private
- 8/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Charter
- 7/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Alta Vista
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,906 | -- |
| Tobin HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,906 | -- |
| Downtown San AntonioNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,195 | -- |
| Monte VistaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| King WilliamNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| MaverickNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| North CentralNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $899 | 2% |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Alamo HeightsNeighborhood in Alamo-heights, Texas | -- | -- |
| Mahncke ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $910 | -- |
| Tobin Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Denver HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| River WalkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| West End Hope in ActionNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Historic WestsideNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| JeffersonNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $695 | 22% |
| Uptown LoopNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $979 | -- |
| Oak Park - NorthwoodNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| St. Paul SquareNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| WestfortNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $900 | 0% |
| Sunshine EstatesNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Lone StarNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,240 | -- |
| Dignowity HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| DellviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Harvard Place - EastlawnNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Shearer Hills - RidgeviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $765 | -- |
| Terrell HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Dignowity Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Oak HillsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $695 | 5% |
| LavacaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $2,134 | 114% |
| Tobin HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $2,147 | 116% |
| Downtown San AntonioNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,371 | 10% |
| Monte VistaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $895 | 32% |
| King WilliamNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,400 | 2% |
| MaverickNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $900 | -- |
| North CentralNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,045 | 7% |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $950 | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Alamo HeightsNeighborhood in Alamo-heights, Texas | $896 | -- |
| Mahncke ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,503 | 77% |
| Tobin Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $850 | -- |
| Denver HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $974 | -- |
| River WalkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $945 | -- |
| West End Hope in ActionNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Historic WestsideNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| JeffersonNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $550 | 27% |
| Uptown LoopNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $979 | 7% |
| Oak Park - NorthwoodNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,117 | 2% |
| St. Paul SquareNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| WestfortNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,609 | 122% |
| Sunshine EstatesNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $965 | -- |
| Lone StarNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,328 | -- |
| Dignowity HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $930 | -- |
| DellviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,075 | 48% |
| Harvard Place - EastlawnNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,064 | -- |
| Shearer Hills - RidgeviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $840 | 9% |
| Terrell HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,150 | -- |
| Dignowity Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Oak HillsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $947 | 12% |
| LavacaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,124 | 1% |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $899 | 6% |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $2,777 | 164% |
| Tobin HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $2,948 | 181% |
| Downtown San AntonioNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $2,093 | 3% |
| Monte VistaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| King WilliamNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,625 | -- |
| MaverickNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,215 | -- |
| North CentralNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,295 | 2% |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $725 | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Alamo HeightsNeighborhood in Alamo-heights, Texas | -- | -- |
| Mahncke ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,893 | 35% |
| Tobin Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $2,200 | 100% |
| Denver HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,025 | -- |
| River WalkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| West End Hope in ActionNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $875 | -- |
| Historic WestsideNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| JeffersonNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $895 | 18% |
| Uptown LoopNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,240 | 10% |
| Oak Park - NorthwoodNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,398 | 18% |
| St. Paul SquareNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| WestfortNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,150 | 26% |
| Sunshine EstatesNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,125 | -- |
| Lone StarNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,594 | -- |
| Dignowity HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $995 | -- |
| DellviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $845 | 9% |
| Harvard Place - EastlawnNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,327 | -- |
| Shearer Hills - RidgeviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,045 | 10% |
| Terrell HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,275 | -- |
| Dignowity Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $995 | -- |
| Oak HillsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,095 | 10% |
| LavacaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,435 | 1% |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,100 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $4,101 | -- |
| Tobin HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $4,101 | -- |
| Downtown San AntonioNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Monte VistaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| King WilliamNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| MaverickNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| North CentralNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,490 | 9% |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,615 | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Alamo HeightsNeighborhood in Alamo-heights, Texas | -- | -- |
| Mahncke ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $2,398 | -- |
| Tobin Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Denver HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| River WalkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| West End Hope in ActionNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Historic WestsideNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| JeffersonNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,249 | -- |
| Uptown LoopNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,388 | 0% |
| Oak Park - NorthwoodNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,430 | 35% |
| St. Paul SquareNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| WestfortNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Sunshine EstatesNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Lone StarNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Dignowity HillNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| DellviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,205 | -- |
| Harvard Place - EastlawnNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,965 | -- |
| Shearer Hills - RidgeviewNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Terrell HeightsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Dignowity Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |
| Oak HillsNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,525 | 5% |
| LavacaNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | $1,540 | 0% |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in San-antonio, Texas | -- | -- |