Homes for Sale in Helotes, TX
Helotes sits in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio along Bandera Road with a median sale price near $481,000 and roughly 70 days on market. The city of 9,630 draws families with top-rated Northside ISD schools, Government Canyon State Natural Area, and a Hill Country small-town feel minutes from SA.
Talk to an LRG Agent About Helotes →Helotes Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bexar County.
- Population9,630 / 2,100,000
- Median household income$110,000 / $62,000
- Median home value$420,000
- Median age40.0 yrs
- Population growth2.0% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Helotes Commute Times
Helotes connects to San Antonio via Bandera Road (TX-16) and Loop 1604.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cantera / The Rim | ~10 mi via Loop 1604 | 12–15 min | 18–25 min |
| USAA / NW SA | ~12 mi | 15–18 min | 22–30 min |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~20 mi via Loop 1604/I-10 | 22–28 min | 35–50 min |
| Medical Center / UTHSA | ~15 mi | 18–22 min | 28–35 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Helotes city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Helotes at a Glance
- Northside ISD
- One of the largest and highest-rated districts in SA. O’Connor High School zone.
- Government Canyon
- State Natural Area with 12,000 acres of hiking, biking, and wildlife directly adjacent.
- Hill Country setting
- Genuine Hill Country terrain with live oaks and creek valleys.
- Community identity
- Helotes Festival, Cornyval, and local restaurants give it distinct small-town character.
- Bandera Road congestion
- TX-16 / Bandera Road is chronically congested. Rush hour adds 15–20 min.
- Premium over SA
- $481K median runs 50%+ above SA city limits for comparable square footage.
- Limited inventory
- Small city with low turnover. ~100 active listings.
- Water supply
- Edwards Aquifer dependent. Drought restrictions possible.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Helotes
- Property taxes
- Helotes’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.00%. On a $481000 home that’s roughly $9,620/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Bexar Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA $30–$80/month in subdivisions. Acreage properties often no HOA.
Tax data: Bexar Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Helotes Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Helotes neighborhood guide.
Grey Forest (adjacent)
Rural enclave with homes on 1–5 acres. Homes $500s–$900s.
Helotes Hill Country
Newer construction with Hill Country views. Homes $450s–$650s.
Helotes Hill Country guide →Old Town Helotes
Near Floore’s Country Store. Mix of older and updated homes.
Helotes Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helotes Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Northside ISD |
| Elolf Elementary | PK-5 | ~680 | Northside ISD |
| Adams Hill Elementary | PK-5 | ~650 | Northside ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Rawlinson Middle School | 6-8 | Northside ISD |
| Pease Middle School | 6-8 | Northside ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Day O’Connor High School | 9-12 | Northside ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Northside ISD | 118 | ~105,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.