San Antonio metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Balcones Heights, TX
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About Balcones Heights
Balcones Heights is a tiny (under one square mile) enclave city northwest of downtown San Antonio, essentially a commercial island along Fredericksburg Road. Its identity is the Wonderland of the Americas mall and surrounding retail; housing is mostly older apartments, condos, and modest mid-century homes.
Home prices in Balcones Heights
Home prices in Balcones Heights vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Balcones Heights
- Wonderland of the Americas — the mall that anchors the city's commercial strip (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Fredericksburg Road corridor — the city's main retail and restaurant strip.
- Nearby: South Texas Medical Center — major employment hub minutes west.
- Nearby: Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk — roughly 15–20 minutes southeast.
Commuting from Balcones Heights
- Approximate drive to downtown San Antonio: 15–20 minutes (approximate; traffic-sensitive on Fredericksburg Rd/I-10).
Balcones Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Balcones Heights, TX?
Home prices in Balcones Heights vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Balcones Heights, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown San Antonio: 15–20 minutes (approximate; traffic-sensitive on Fredericksburg Rd/I-10).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.