Living in San Antonio, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Antonio · Census data 2020–2024
San Antonio has 1,479,835 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $65,056 (17% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $235,700, the median rent is $1,324/month.
San Antonio at a glance
- Population
- 1,479,835
- Median age
- 34.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $65,056State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $235,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,324/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is San Antonio a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Antonio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Antonio the median home value is $235,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,801 a month in housing costs.
San Antonio median household income
The median household income in San Antonio is $65,056 and the income per person is $33,929. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Antonio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 612,901
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.62
San Antonio demographics
- Population
- 1,479,835
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 554,581
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Antonio ›
Education in San Antonio
29% of adults 25 and older in San Antonio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Antonio
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
San Antonio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 1,479,835 | $65,056 | $235,700 | $1,324 |
| Olmos Park | 2,115 | $176,500 | $896,300 | $1,171 |
| Balcones Heights | 2,715 | $29,375 | $199,500 | $952 |
| Alamo Heights | 7,492 | $183,088 | $779,400 | $1,727 |
| Castle Hills | 3,943 | $95,391 | $419,400 | $1,650 |
| Terrell Hills | 5,070 | $186,400 | $838,400 | $1,078 |
| Leon Valley | 11,446 | $59,481 | $253,200 | $1,187 |
| Lackland AFB | 6,785 | $73,646 | — | $2,197 |
| Kirby | 8,117 | $55,532 | $165,500 | $1,182 |
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What is the median household income in San Antonio, TX?
The median household income in San Antonio is $65,056, 17% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in San Antonio?
The median home value in San Antonio is $235,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Antonio?
The median gross rent in San Antonio is $1,324 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is San Antonio, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in San Antonio?
The median age in San Antonio is 34.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Antonio?
The average commute to work in San Antonio is 25 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Antonio?
The unemployment rate in San Antonio is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Antonio?
29% of adults in San Antonio have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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