At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$32,983 per capita
Home Value
$219,700
Zillow: $247,132
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
708/100K
4,324/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
299 sunny days/yr
How San Antonio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Antonio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Antonio a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Antonio residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,983. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Antonio is $219,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,132. Median rent is $1,258/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
San Antonio reports 708 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,324/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in San Antonio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Antonio has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,458,954
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density2,924/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$32,983
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,700
Rent$1,258
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$247,132
Housing Units594,026
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent708/100K
Property4,324/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault471/100K
Burglary524/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation728 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations231
Libraries37
Did You Know?
San Antonio was founded in 1718.
The median home in San Antonio was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
