Helotes
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Set at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country, Helotes blends small-town charm with lively community living. Known for its scenic landscapes, historic venues, and annual events, it's a favorite spot for those seeking a relaxed pace near San Antonio.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
9,030
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.58°, -98.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,435
Local Cost
$1,700
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
89
English
100
Temperature
20.5°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-7.7°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
779 mm
Internet Speed
226 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAT
Distance
22 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.