What are the schools like in Helotes, TX?

Helotes is served primarily by NORTHSIDE ISD. The district operates 83 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Helotes?

The median household income in Helotes, TX is $124,367 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Helotes, TX?

Helotes has an average high temperature of 65.1°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches.

Helotes, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Helotes, TX affordable or expensive?

Helotes's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Helotes is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $358,100 and the median rent is $2,462 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Helotes, TX?

Helotes has a violent crime rate of 29.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1073.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Helotes, TX a Good Place to Live?

Helotes is a small town of 9,140 in Texas, with a median household income of $124,367 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Helotes stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Helotes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Helotes city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.7

Helotes's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Helotes costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Helotes, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$358,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,462	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,367	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Helotes's violent crime rate is 29.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.3 /100k

Property Crime

1073.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Helotes is served primarily by NORTHSIDE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Helotes, TX	National Avg
School District	NORTHSIDE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	83	—
Middle Schools	24	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Helotes sees average highs of 65.1°F in January and 97.1°F in July, with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Helotes, TX
Average High — January	65.1°F
Average High — July	97.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Helotes, TX	National Avg
Population	9,140	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grey Forest, TX 3 mi Cross Mountain, TX 5 mi Leon Valley, TX 7 mi Shavano Park, TX 7 mi Scenic Oaks, TX 9 mi

Helotes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helotes, TX affordable or expensive?

Helotes's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Helotes roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $358,100 and median rent is $2,462/month.

What is the crime rate in Helotes, TX?

Helotes's violent crime rate is 29.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1073.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Helotes?

Public schools in Helotes are operated by NORTHSIDE ISD. The district has 83 elementary, 24 middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 50.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Helotes, TX a good place to live?

Helotes, TX has a population of 9,140, a median household income of $124,367, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Helotes?

Helotes averages 65.1°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Helotes?

The population of Helotes, Texas is 9,140 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Helotes?

Key numbers for living in Helotes: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $358,100, median household income $124,367, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Helotes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.