Shavano Park, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shavano Park, Texas
City
Motto(s):  City Living with Country Charm
Location of Shavano Park, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Bexar
Incorporated	June 19, 1956
Area
• Total	3.29 sq mi (8.53 km2)
• Land	3.29 sq mi (8.52 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,524
• Density	1,209.42/sq mi (466.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78231
Area code(s)	210, 726 (planned)
FIPS code	48-67268
GNIS feature ID	1346987
ANSI Code	2411878

Shavano Park is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 3,524 people lived there. This was more than the 3,035 people counted in 2010. Shavano Park is part of the larger San Antonio area. It is known for having some of the wealthiest families in Bexar County.

Where is Shavano Park?

Shavano Park is in the northern part of Bexar County. The city of San Antonio completely surrounds it. The northern edge of Shavano Park is next to the Charles W. Anderson Loop. This is a large road that goes around San Antonio.

Land and Elevation

Even though it's near the Texas Hill Country, Shavano Park is mostly flat or gently rolling. Most of the city is between 950 and 1,000 feet above sea level. This is different from areas just north of the Anderson Loop, where hills can rise quickly. The eastern part of Shavano Park has a plateau that looks over a cliff. This cliff is where Shavano Park ends and San Antonio begins.

The city covers about 8.6 square kilometers (3.3 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water.

Who Lives in Shavano Park?

In 2020, there were 3,524 people living in Shavano Park. There were 1,385 households and 1,095 families. Many families in Shavano Park are married couples living together.

The population includes people of different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who are Asian, Black or African American, and Hispanic or Latino.

Age of Residents

The people living in Shavano Park are of all ages. About 25.5% of the population is under 18 years old. Many adults are between 45 and 64 years old. About 17.5% of the people are 65 years or older. The average age in the city is 47 years.

Schools in Shavano Park

Students in Shavano Park go to schools in the Northside Independent School District.

Elementary School

• Blattman Elementary School serves all students in Shavano Park. It opened in 2003. Blattman was the first public school built in the city. The only way to get to the school is from Texas State Highway Loop 1604. Before Blattman opened, students went to Locke Hill Elementary School in San Antonio.

Middle and High Schools

• Hobby Middle School and Rawlinson Middle School serve middle school students.
• Tom C. Clark High School serves high school students.

All these schools are located in San Antonio.

Getting Around Town

VIA Metropolitan Transit provides bus service in Shavano Park. Bus service started in August 2007. Route #97 helps residents travel around the area.

Keeping Shavano Park Safe

Shavano Park has its own police and fire departments to keep everyone safe.

Police Department

The Shavano Park Police Department has 19 police officers. They work to protect the community and enforce laws.

Fire Department

The Shavano Park Fire Department has 17 full-time staff members. They work on a special schedule: two days on duty, then four days off. The team includes a Fire Chief, an Administrator, ten firefighter/paramedics, and five firefighter/EMT personnel.

The department has modern equipment. This includes two fire trucks (called Class A pumpers) and two ambulances. They also have a brush truck for fires in grassy areas. The City of Shavano Park has a high safety rating from the ISO. This rating helps with insurance costs.

See also

In Spanish: Shavano Park (Texas) para niños