Leon Valley, Texas

Leon Valley is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is an enclave on the northwest side of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 10,151 at the 2010 census. Leon Valley is an independent municipality surrounded by the city of San Antonio.

Leon Valley, Texas
City
Location of Leon Valley, Texas
Coordinates: 29°29′54″N 98°36′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBexar
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor Chris Riley
Donna Charles
Dr. Catherine Rodriguez
Monica Alcocer
Matthew Hodde [1]
Will Bradshaw
 • City ManagerKelly Kuenstler
Area
 • Total3.47 sq mi (8.98 km2)
 • Land3.47 sq mi (8.98 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
827 ft (252 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,151
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
12,306
 • Density3,548.44/sq mi (1,370.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
78238, 78240, 78268
Area code(s)210, 726 (planned)
FIPS code48-42388[4]
GNIS feature ID1339825[5]
Websiteleonvalleytexas.gov

History

Leon Valley was developed in the 1940s as a farming community on Bandera Road between Helotes and San Antonio. In 1952 residents filed a petition for incorporation as an independent city since the residents did not wish to be annexed by San Antonio. Leon Valley incorporated in 1954 under the leadership of its founding mayor, Raymond Rimkus. In 1960, it had a population of 536 and by 1970 Its population grew to 1,960. In 1990 it had 9,581 people.

Geography

Leon Valley is located at 29°29′54″N 98°36′45″W (29.498280, −98.612594).[6] This is 3 miles southwest of the South Texas Medical Center, 8 miles west of Uptown San Antonio, and 10 miles northwest of Downtown San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), all of it land.

Climate
Climate data for Leon Valley, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 90
(32)		 97
(36)		 97
(36)		 101
(38)		 102
(39)		 106
(41)		 105
(41)		 104
(40)		 113
(45)		 97
(36)		 91
(33)		 89
(32)		 113
(45)
Average high °F (°C) 61
(16)		 66
(19)		 74
(23)		 80
(27)		 86
(30)		 91
(33)		 95
(35)		 95
(35)		 88
(31)		 82
(28)		 72
(22)		 63
(17)		 79
(26)
Average low °F (°C) 39
(4)		 44
(7)		 51
(11)		 57
(14)		 63
(17)		 69
(21)		 72
(22)		 73
(23)		 68
(20)		 60
(16)		 50
(10)		 42
(6)		 57
(14)
Record low °F (°C) −1
(−18)		 5
(−15)		 20
(−7)		 32
(0)		 48
(9)		 48
(9)		 62
(17)		 46
(8)		 40
(4)		 29
(−2)		 24
(−4)		 6
(−14)		 −1
(−18)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.48
(38)		 2.04
(52)		 1.92
(49)		 2.51
(64)		 3.31
(84)		 4.77
(121)		 1.53
(39)		 1.29
(33)		 2.54
(65)		 3.02
(77)		 1.84
(47)		 1.38
(35)		 27.63
(704)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.5
(1.3)		 0.5
(1.3)		 trace 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 trace 1
(2.5)
Source: [7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1960536—
19702,487364.0%
19809,088265.4%
19909,5815.4%
20009,239−3.6%
201010,1519.9%
2019 (est.)12,306[3]21.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 Census

At the 2010 census, there were 10,151 people, 4,158 households, and 2,636 families living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 80.98% White, 3.98% African American, 0.57% Native American, 3.71% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 8.06% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 56.22% of the population.

Of the 4,158 households 24.22% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.98% were married couples living together, 12.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.60% were non-families. 29.89% of households were one person and 11.54% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03.

The age distribution was 23.09% under the age of 19, 6.82% from 20 to 24, 27.32% from 25 to 44, 25.85% from 45 to 64, and 16.92% 65 or older. The median age was 39.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.66 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.62 males

2000 Census

At the 2000 census there were 9,239 people, 3,576 households, and 2,521 families living in the city. The population density was 2,708.0 people per square mile (1,046.1/km2). There were 3,672 housing units at an average density of 1,076.3 per square mile (415.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.07% White, 2.77% African American, 0.67% Native American, 1.95% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 13.19% from other races, and 3.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.65%.[4]

Of the 3,576 households 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.8% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median household income was $49,079 and the median family income was $56,543. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $28,700 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,743. About 4.8% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. The median home price for Leon Valley has appreciated every year since 2000. In 2005 the median home price in Leon Valley was $95,480.

Government and infrastructure

The United States Post Office operates the Leon Valley Post Office at 6825 Huebner Road.[9]

Education

Leon Valley Residents are zoned to schools in the Northside Independent School District.[10]

Leon Valley is served by the following elementary schools:[11]

  • Glen Oaks Elementary School (San Antonio)
  • Rita Kay Driggers Elementary School (Leon Valley)
  • Leon Valley Elementary School (Leon Valley)
  • Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School (San Antonio)
  • Powell Elementary School (San Antonio)

Leon Valley is served by the following middle schools:[12]

  • Neff Middle School (San Antonio)
  • Ross Middle School (San Antonio)
  • Rudder Middle School (San Antonio)

Leon Valley is served by the following high schools:[13]

Leon Valley also operates the Leon Valley Public Library .

References
  1. "Leon Valley City Council appoints new member after ousting councilman following investigation". KSAT.com. KSAT12 ABC. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Post Office Location – LEON VALLEY." United States Post Office. Retrieved on September 8, 2016.
  10. "Map 7-7-2016.pdf Map." Leon Valley, Texas. Retrieved on September 8, 2016.
  11. "2016–17 Elementary School Attendance Areas" (PDF). Northside Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-09-08. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  12. "2016–17 Middle School Attendance Areas" (PDF). Northside Independent School District. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  13. "2016–17 High School Attendance Areas" (PDF). Northside Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-09-08. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
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