Dignowity Hill Overview:
Dignowity Hill is a historical district in San Antonio situated just east of downtown. It is a great place to find inexpensive housing since the median income and house prices are much lower than other parts of San Antonio. It is an up-and-coming neighborhood due to revitalization efforts on the part of residents and the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association.
Number Crunching:
Population: 11,746
Median Age: 32.5
Median Housing Cost: $37,600
Median Income: $18,304
ZIP Code: 78202
Post Office: 200 S Hackberry
Fire Dept.: 201 N Center
City Public Service (electricity): 145 Navarro St
San Antonio Water System: 1001 E Market St
Median Age: 32.5
Median Housing Cost: $37,600
Median Income: $18,304
ZIP Code: 78202
Post Office: 200 S Hackberry
Fire Dept.: 201 N Center
City Public Service (electricity): 145 Navarro St
San Antonio Water System: 1001 E Market St
Apartments and Real Estate:
Dignowity Hill offers a lot of diversity in housing. There are a couple thousand single-family homes, most of which have a mortgage with the owner occupying it. However, there are also dozens of duplexes and large houses converted to apartment homes. Therefore, whether you are looking to rent or own, the Hill provides a great combination of choices. The average house price is $37,600. Houses range from 1-3 bedrooms, while apartments are generally only 1-2 bedrooms, though it is possible to find the very rare three bedroom place.
Schools:
Elementary:Bowden Elementary
Middle: Poe Middle, Wheatley Middle
High School: Fox Tech
Private/Alternative Schools:Central Catholic (All-boys) High, Higgs, Carter, King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy, Bexar Co J J A E P, St. John's Lutheran School & Nursery
Middle: Poe Middle, Wheatley Middle
High School: Fox Tech
Private/Alternative Schools:Central Catholic (All-boys) High, Higgs, Carter, King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy, Bexar Co J J A E P, St. John's Lutheran School & Nursery
History:
Dignowity Hill gets it's odd name from Dr. Anthony M. Dignowity, a Czeck immigrant who settled in San Antonio back in 1846. He and his wife began to buy up a lot of property in the area for real estate development, including their home they built called Harmony Hill. The property that Harmony Hill sat on is what is today known as Dignowity Hill Park, which is a public recreation park on the highest hill in the neighborhood.
Restaurants:
There is actually not a lot of restaurants in Dignowity Hill because most of the area is residential or small businesses that are not food related. However, a standout restaurant in the neighborhood is the Spaghetti Warehouse, which is located at 1226 E Houston St. They serve more than just spaghetti, having a great menu of Italian favorites that kids and adults both love.
Activities, Attractions and Shopping:
One of the most unique events in all of San Antonio is the yearly Dignowity Hill Pushcart Derby that takes place in March. It is a three-race event with food, music and lots of fun. It is held at Dignowity Hill Park.
Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association:
Optional membership in the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association costs $5-25 depending on whether you are a resident, family or business. The benefits of membership include help starting or maintaining your Dignowity Hill business, advice on loans, funding and neighborhood improvement opportunities and more. The Association meets the fourth Thursday of each month except in April (for Fiesta), Novemeber (for Thanksgiving) and December (for Christmas).