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Living in Westover Hills
Westover Hills sits along the Highway 151 corridor between Loop 410 and Loop 1604 — which puts it 10-15 minutes from the Lackland gates, the shortest commute of any full-scale neighborhood on the west side. The corridor has quietly become a jobs-and-amenities hub: SeaWorld, the Westover Marketplace, hospital campuses, and major employers like Microsoft and Wells Fargo data operations.
The Feel
Closest real neighborhood to the Lackland gates
Housing is 1990s-to-2010s single-family with a growing rental supply, priced under Alamo Ranch for comparable size. For families who value commute over new-build shine, it is the efficient choice.
Typical single-family range: $230K - $360K
Schools
Schools in Westover Hills
Northside ISD serves the area with a full ladder of campuses; several newer schools were built specifically for the 151-corridor growth.
For Military Families
Base access
JBSA-Lackland: 10-15 minutes to the gates. See the full Lackland housing guide.
Common Questions
Westover Hills, answered
How far is Westover Hills from Lackland AFB?
Typically 10-15 minutes to the main gates — the shortest commute among the west side’s established family neighborhoods.
Is Westover Hills more affordable than Alamo Ranch?
Generally yes — comparable square footage runs $20K-$60K less because the housing stock is slightly older. That gap is exactly why value-focused military buyers start here.
Thinking about Westover Hills?
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