San Antonio

$255,200

Average Value

$173

Average Price per Sq Ft

Home for sale

Living in San Antonio

San Antonio balances deep Texas history with steady modern growth. Home to the Alamo and the River Walk, the city carries cultural gravity — but its economic foundation is anchored in military installations, healthcare networks, cybersecurity, and tourism.

Compared to many peer metros, San Antonio maintains a lower cost of living and more affordable housing, attracting both military families and long-term residents seeking stability. It’s a market defined less by flash and more by durability — steady expansion with strong community roots.

Population Growth

~1.4%

Net Migration

Positive

Median Home Price

$255,200

Unemployment Rate

3.80%

Price Trend

~3–5% YoY growth

New Permits

~3,200 units

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Market Fundamentals

Population & Growth

San Antonio continues to experience strong population inflows, reinforcing long-term housing demand across both major metros and emerging secondary markets.

Total Population:

1,526,656

Growth Rate:

~1.4%

Net Migration:

Positive

Employment & Economic Conditions

A diversified economic base supports resilience and sustained housing demand across cycles.

Unemployment Rate:

3.80%

Total Employment:

14.5 million jobs

Largest Sectors:

Education & Health Services (~300K)
Trade, Transportation & Utilities (~280K)
Government (~260K)
Professional & Business Services (~200K)
Construction (~120K)

Income & Household Economics

Income levels remain competitive relative to housing costs, supporting affordability compared to higher-cost U.S. markets.

Median Household Income:

$60,239

Per Capita Income:

$31,199

Housing Market & Affordability

Home prices remain relatively accessible, supported by strong supply and continued development.

Median Home Value:

$255,200

Homeownership Rate:

52.60%

Median Rent:

$1,274

Monthly Owner Cost:

$1,726

Home Price Trend:

~3–5% YoY growth

Additional Market Insights

Rent vs. Own

Owner Occupied:

52.6%

Renter Occupied:

47.4%

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Migration

Population Change

Positive migration

(2024–2025)

Housing Supply

New Permits Issued:

~3,200 units

Education

Enrollment

~45,000 students

Graduation Rate

~90%

Student–Teacher Ratio

~14:1

Crime & Safety

Violent Crime

~7.5 per 1,000

Property Crime

~32.0 per 1,000

Climate

Avg Temperature

~69.5°F

Annual Rainfall

~32.9 inches

Extreme heat days

~110+ days ≥90°F

Geography

Counties

Bexar (primary), Comal, Guadalupe

Sources

Population & Growth

U.S. Census Bureau – Population Estimates Program (PEP)

Housing Market

U.S. Census Bureau – American Community Survey (ACS)
Federal Housing Finance Agency – House Price Index (FHFA HPI)

Climate

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA NCEI)

Rent vs Own

U.S. Census Bureau – American Community Survey (ACS)

Employment & Economic Conditions

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAU)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)

Education K-12

U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Common Core of Data (CCD)
San Antonio Independent School District Annual Report / National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), School District Finance Survey (F-33)

Geography

U.S. Census Bureau – TIGER/Line Shapefiles
U.S. Census Bureau – Geographic Boundary Files
U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), School Attendance Boundary Survey (SABS)