Alamo Heights Neighborhood in San Antonio

The Alamo Heights neighborhood was officially established in 1922 and was considered a city within San Antonio. The neighborhood is full of old-fashioned charm and residents of the area value the uniqueness that Alamo Heights provides. The retention rate for residents is high, and many who move out of the neighborhood later in life find that they eventually come back to the Alamo Heights neighborhood. Alamo Heights is located about two miles north of downtown providing residents easy access to the city center and a large range of popular spots. Attractions such as the San Antonio Zoo, Japanese Tea Gardens, Brackenridge Park, and the Botanical Park are all within close proximity. The neighborhood itself is home to the premier golf club, The Quarry Golf Club. The golf course is well known in the San Antonio community and was ranked one of the top ten greatest American golf courses by the national publication Golf Digest. The club is known for its beauty, serenity, and carefully designed courses.

Although the Alamo Heights neighborhood wasn't incorporated until 1922, plans to develop the area started in 1890. It was the Alamo Heights Land and Improvement Company that started to construct the first group of residential houses. Different streets and parks were built and in due time the Alamo Heights neighborhood emerged. Today, nearly 10,000 residents call Alamo Heights home. Many of the families in Alamo Heights are middle-class and have a median income of $86,000. Most of the residents who live in Alamo Heights are white collar professionals with jobs in education, health, professional, and finance services. Many locals in and around the San Antonio area choose Alamo Heights as a place to raise their family due to the area's location, history, and varied atmosphere. The schools in Alamo Heights offer excellent curriculum programs for resident children. Alamo Heights High School and Cambridge Elementary are both known for their excellent academic records. The neighborhood has one of the most prominent school districts in San Antonio and was established in 1909. A number of daycares are also available in the area for people who have younger children.

Alamo Heights is an eclectic area equipped with a thriving business district. The neighborhood has both retail chains, elegant restaurants, upscale clothing stores, and mom and pop shops. The large variety of stores and boutiques gives the area a multifaceted vibe and provides a large demographic with something specific to fulfill each need. The neighborhood also caters to local resident's spiritual needs by providing a dozen churches of varying denominations. Church-goers will find Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, and Episcopalian houses of worship all within blocks or miles of each other. One of the largest churches in the neighborhood is Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. The church is active in the local community and participates in mission and volunteer opportunities both in and outside of San Antonio. Alamo Heights has a motto of being the "friendliest city in Texas" and touts itself as being a family-oriented, old-fashioned atmosphere. The neighborhood places an emphasis on community and history.