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Helotes, TX
City in Bexar County, Texas.
Population
9,630
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,390
ZIP codes
0
Helotes and its ZIP codes
Helotes at a glance
- Helotes is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 277th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $132,675 a year, 69% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $399,000 (41% above Texas) and median rent is $2,500 a month.
Local data for Helotes, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Helotes, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$132,675
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$399,000
Median rent
$2,500/mo
Homeownership
97.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.7%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,568), German Americans (1,089), Irish Americans (521).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Helotes.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,846
937,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21B
FY 2026, $10,436 per person
How people get to work
Helotes, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.3%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Helotes, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,353
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4,411
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 43°F
31.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Helotes, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Helotes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grey ForestCity | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Leon ValleyCity | 7 mi | 3.5 |
| Cross MountainCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Shavano ParkCity | 9.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Scenic OaksCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.9 |
| Balcones HeightsCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| San AntonioCity | 11 mi | 498.9 |
| Castle HillsCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Hill Country VillageCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Lackland AFBCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Hollywood ParkTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Fair Oaks RanchCity | 14 mi | 12.3 |
| Olmos ParkCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| LakehillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 30.3 |
| Alamo HeightsCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BoerneCity | 16 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Helotes, TX in?
- Helotes is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What is the population of Helotes, TX?
- About 9,630 people live in Helotes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Helotes?
- Nearby places include Grey Forest (3.9 mi), Leon Valley (7 mi), Cross Mountain (7.1 mi), Shavano Park (9.1 mi), Scenic Oaks (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023