Alamo Heights, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alamo Heights, Texas
City
Broadway Street
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Bexar
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2)
• Land	1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	801 ft (244 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,357
• Density	4,678.98/sq mi (1,806.42/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78209
Area codes	210, 726 (planned)
FIPS code	48-01600
GNIS feature ID	1329300

Alamo Heights is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is almost completely surrounded by the much larger city of San Antonio. In 2020, about 7,357 people lived in Alamo Heights.

This city is part of the Greater San Antonio area. A small part of the University of the Incarnate Word is also located here. Alamo Heights is about 5 miles (8 km) north of downtown San Antonio.

History of Alamo Heights

The city of Alamo Heights was officially started in 1922. Over time, it grew by adding nearby areas. These areas included Bluebonnet Hills in 1928 and Sylvan Hills in 1944.

Geography of Alamo Heights

St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Church

Alamo Heights is located at coordinates 29°28′58″N 98°28′2″W. It is surrounded by several neighborhoods and cities. To the north is Lincoln Heights. Olmos Park is to the west. Brackenridge Park and Fort Sam Houston are to the south. Terrell Hills is to the east.

Most of these areas are part of San Antonio. However, Terrell Hills and Olmos Park are independent cities, just like Alamo Heights. The city is about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the San Antonio International Airport. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) north of downtown San Antonio. You can reach both places using Broadway and U.S. 281 North.

The United States Census Bureau says that Alamo Heights covers about 1.84 square miles (4.8 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

People of Alamo Heights (Demographics)

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 7,357 people living in Alamo Heights. There were 3,223 households and 2,158 families.

About 22.3% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 17.2% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 40 years.

Education in Alamo Heights

A view from Brackenridge Park

Alamo Heights has good schools for its young residents.

Schools for Kids and Teens

The Alamo Heights Independent School District serves the city. Its main office is located within Alamo Heights.

• Younger children attend Howard Early Childhood Center in San Antonio.
• Most elementary students go to Cambridge Elementary School in Alamo Heights. Some go to Woodridge Elementary School in San Antonio.
• All middle school students attend Alamo Heights Junior School in San Antonio.
• High school students go to Alamo Heights High School, which is located in Alamo Heights.

There are also private schools in the city. These include St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic School (for grades K-8) and St. Luke's Episcopal School (for Pre-K-8). Many other private schools are located nearby, just outside the city limits.

Colleges and Universities

A part of the University of the Incarnate Word is located in Alamo Heights. Trinity University is also close by, about 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of the city.

Public Libraries

Quarry Market Shopping Center

Alamo Heights does not have its own public library. However, the Landa Memorial Library is part of the San Antonio Public Library system. It is the closest public library for residents of Alamo Heights.

Attractions Near Alamo Heights

There are many interesting places to visit near Alamo Heights. These include:

• The Alamo Quarry Market shopping center
• Quarry Village
• Lincoln Heights Shopping Center
• H-E-B's Central Market
• North Star Mall
• The McNay Art Museum

See also

In Spanish: Alamo Heights (Texas) para niños