San Antonio, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching San Antonio.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in San Antonio?
San Antonio, TX has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 83 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $219,700 and median rent about $1,258, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $62,917. Typical commute is 25 minutes; summer highs average 96°F. Violent-offense rates run about 708.5 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 83U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $219,700U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,258U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $62,917U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 25 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 708.5per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 96°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how San Antonio compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 1,526,656City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $62,917Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year20% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 83ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year17% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $219,700City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year28% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,258City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year7% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 25 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3718% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 708.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)21% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 4324.2annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)40% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 96°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 44°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 29.7 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 293As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
San Antonio grew 14.6% from 1,332,299 in 2010 to 1,526,656 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is San Antonio expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, San Antonio runs 17 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 83 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $219,700 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,258 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in San Antonio?
Budget first around $1,258/month rent or $219,700 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $219,700
- Median rent $1,258/month
- Median household income $62,917
What is the job market like in San Antonio?
Labor-market context for San Antonio: unemployment 4.7% and median income $62,917. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $62,917
How long is the typical commute in San Antonio?
Plan on roughly 25 minutes each way in San Antonio. Walk Score estimates around 37 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 25 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 37/100
Is San Antonio safer than similar U.S. cities?
San Antonio's FBI-derived violent rate (~708.5/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 708.5 per 100k
- Property 4324.2 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in San Antonio?
San Antonio's climate profile: 96°F summer peaks, 44°F winter mornings, 29.7" annual rainfall, and 293 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 96°F
- Winter low 44°F
- 29.7 in rain · 293 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in San Antonio?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Alamo Heights and Pearl once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- Alamo Heights
- Pearl
Relocators eyeing San Antonio, Texas will find roughly 1,526,656 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $62,917, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 83 — among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs (100 ≈ U.S. average). Entry home prices around $219,700 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Downtown draws the first wave of relocators; Alamo Heights and Pearl tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare San Antonio with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 293 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Plan on roughly 25 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 37. Unemployment recently ran near 4.7%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 708.5 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Alamo Heights
- Pearl
- Southtown
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (San Antonio city, 1600000US4865000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Bexar County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012970 SAN ANTONIO STINSON AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10