The Town FilesHelotes, Texas
City in Bexar County · population 9,030 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $399,000
- Household income
- $132,675
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.8
Helotes is a city of 9,030 people in Bexar County, Texas. The median home is worth $399,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 94% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Texas towns, better transit than 92% of Texas towns.
How Helotes ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Helotes is worth $399,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $132,675, which is more affordable than 49% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,500 a month. 97.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Helotes | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $399,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,500 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $132,675 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 97.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Helotes
| People | Helotes | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Helotes
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 42.6°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 123 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Helotes since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 1953 about 1.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 147 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 12, 2016.
Severe weather in Bexar County since 1996
Bexar County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| March 5, 2025 | Fire | FM-5553: Duke Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bexar County
Bexar County had 932,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,875 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Helotes itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Helotes
6 public schools with 5,248 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'CONNOR H S | 9-12 | 2,586 | 16.9 |
| GREAT HEARTS INVICTUS (charter) | K-8 | 784 | 21.2 |
| BEARD EL | PK-5 | 559 | 17.5 |
| KUENTZ EL | PK-5 | 542 | 12.3 |
| LOS REYES EL | PK-5 | 464 | 12.9 |
| HELOTES EL | PK-5 | 313 | 13.6 |
Towns near Helotes
- Cross Mountain, TX5.0 mi · 3,944 people · home $580,700
- Leon Valley, TX7.0 mi · 11,542 people · home $253,200
- Shavano Park, TX7.5 mi · 3,524 people · home $906,900
- Scenic Oaks, TX8.7 mi · 10,458 people · home $563,100
- Balcones Heights, TX10.0 mi · 2,746 people · home $199,500
- Castle Hills, TX10.4 mi · 3,978 people · home $419,400
- Hollywood Park, TX11.8 mi · 3,130 people · home $481,900
- Fair Oaks Ranch, TX11.9 mi · 9,833 people · home $657,600
Helotes questions
Is Helotes, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Helotes scores better for retirees than 42% of Texas towns and quieter than 29%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Helotes?
The median owner-occupied home in Helotes is valued at $399,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $132,675, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $2,500 a month.
What is the weather like in Helotes?
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 42.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Helotes get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Helotes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 28, 1953. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)