Looking to buy a new home? It can be difficult to figure out where in sprawling San Antonio is the best location for you. Consider distance to work or school, whether you want to live in an established neighborhood or a new subdivision, the safety of the neighborhood, traffic and proximity to restaurants and entertainment, among other factors. Check out these thriving neighborhoods, each with something unique to offer:

Tobin Hill
Where: Between McCullough Avenue and U.S. 281 just north of downtown
Median home price: $98,800
Why live there? Tobin Hill is a charming historic district beginning to be revitalized, so there are still affordable fixer-uppers available. It’s close to downtown, U.S. 281 and bars and restaurants on North St. Mary’s Street.
Pictured: 145 Terry Court, list price $149,000

Steubing Ranch
Where: Loop 1604 and O’Connor and Judson roads
Median home price: $171,500
Why live there? The homes in this Northeast Side subdivision are less than a decade old, and the nearby schools are part of the North East Independent School District. The subdivision is close to Loop 1604, U.S. 281 and I-35.
Pictured: 5623 Arcadia Park; list price $161,900

Carriage Hills
Where: Off Babcock Road between Loop 1604 and I-10 (Northwest)
Median home price: $160,250
Why live there? Carriage Hills is a Northwest Side subdivision featuring newer homes close to Baumberger Nature Park. It’s in Northside ISD. The location is convenient to Loop 1604, UTSA, I-10, the Medical Center, La Cantera and Valero.
Pictured: 7327 Carriage Bend, list price $156,500

Judson’s Candy Factory Lofts
Where: South of downtown on South Flores Street
Price range: $155,000-$331,000
Why live there? Converted from a 1920s candy factory, these lofts currently under construction are one of the many trendy loft projects popping up on South Flores Street. The perks include an urban lifestyle, a high population of young professionals, city views and a fitness center.

Dignowity Hill
Where: East Side between Cherry and North Palmetto streets, north of Commerce Street
Median home price: $34,950
Why live there? Although the East Side long has been known for its high crime rate, the neighborhood is slowly improving as real estate investors fix up beautiful historic homes. The neighborhood, populated by more than a few artists, is just a few miles east of downtown.
Pictured: 805 N. Pine St., list price $175,000

Alamo Ranch
Where: Along Loop 1604, State Highway 151 and Culebra Road
Median home price: $210,709
Why live there? The growing brand-new subdivision is at the epicenter of fast-paced development on the West Side. It’s close to Northwest Vista College and the soon-to-be-opened Microsoft data center and millions of square feet of retail under construction.
Pictured: 6122 Briscoe Leaf, list price $152,499