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From Kori Ellis, for About.com

Olmos Park Overview:
Olmos Park is an incorporated city in San Antonio with a distinct flavor all its own. The upscale area has its own police, fire and public works departments.

Olmos Park has a history dating back to the 1920's when oilman and real estate tycoon, H.C. Thorman purchased property from an Austrian count. The area has a quaint business district with high-end boutiques and posh restaurants.

Olmos Park Boundaries:
Olmos Park is located just north of Hildebrand Avenue and east of San Pedro Avenue in the Uptown Central area of San Antonio, near Alamo Heights.
Olmos Park Apartments and Real Estate:
Olmos Park has a small apartment district with approximately 250 units, ranging in price from $600 - $1500 per month.

The majority of houses in Olmos Park are valued between $300K - $1M. However, you can find several homes in the $1M - $4M range.

Olmos Park Schools:
Olmos Park Essentials:
  • Golf: Olmos Basin Golf Course 7022 McCullough Avenue, (210) 826-4041
  • Grocery: H-E-B 300 W. Olmos Drive, (210) 829-7373
  • Pharmacy: Olmos Pharmacy 3902 McCullough Avenue, (210) 822-3361
  • Police Department: 119 W. El Prado Drive, (210) 822-2000
  • Post Office: 4801 Broadway Street, {800) 275-8777
Olmos Park Restaurants:
  • Bistro Vatel 218 E. Olmos Drive, (210) 828-3141
  • Ciao La Vanderia 226 E. Olmos Drive, (210) 822-3990
  • Entree's Cafe & Catering 4611 McCullough Avenue, (210) 832-8646
  • Panchito's Restaurant, 4100 McCullough Avenue, (210) 821-5338
  • Shiraz 4230 McCullough Avenue, (210) 829-5050
Olmos Park Shops & Services:
  • Julian Gold, Inc. 4109 McCullough Avenue, (210) 824-2493
  • Olmos Barber Shop 120 W. Olmos Drive, (210) 824-3797
  • Olmos Mart 4302 McCullough Avenue, (210) 930-1118
  • Olmos Park Antique and Art 4119 McCullough Avenue (210) 822-4119
  • Olmos Park Dentistry 101 W. Olmos Drive, (210) 824-7457
  • Olmos Park Wash & Fold 5221 McCullough Avenue, (210) 804-1710
  • Olmos Rugs 4835 McCullough Avenue, (210) 828-8082
  • Painted Pony 4335 McCullough Avenue, (210) 820-3444
  • Pinky's 4215 McCullough Avenue, (210) 805-0230
Olmos Park by the Numbers:
  • Zip Code: 78212
  • Population: 2,314
  • Median Age: 41.1
  • Median Family Income: $128,814
  • Median Home Price: $400,960

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