San Antonio, Texas
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City Overview
As of 2009, San Antonio's population is 1,328,984 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.28 percent.
The median home cost in San Antonio is $93,530. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, San Antonio's cost of living is 24.80% Lower than the U.S. average.
San Antonio public schools spend $5,597 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in San Antonio.
The unemployment rate in San Antonio is 5.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. San Antonio jobs have Increased by 0.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 San Antonio, TX, population is 1,328,984. There are 3,187 people per square mile (population density).
Family in San Antonio, TX
The median age is 31.8. The US median is 37.6. 54.59% of people in San Antonio, TX, are married. 11.62% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.73 people. 24.48% of people are married, with children. 11.62% have children, but are single.
Race in San Antonio, TX
67.36% of people are white, 6.13% are black, 1.70% are asian, 0.91% are native american, and 23.91% claim 'Other'.
61.69% of the people in San Antonio, TX, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 38.31% are non-hispanic).
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Love this city!: San Antonio is a wonderful place to live. The level of cultural diversity and appreciation for that diversity is is higher than any city I have lived in before. There is... (read more)FRIENDLY FOLKS - TEXAS HOSPITALITY: I moved to San Antonio Texas in 1976 from Ohio. I found San Antonio to be sunny, friendly, and a relaxed place to live. I thought then, I sure hope it stays this way... (read more)Variety of Races of People: As a kid from Ft Coffee Been raised and Educated In Ft Coffee and Spiro And Knowing only Black and White People,and after spending 20plus years In the military I... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
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Health
There are 331 physicians per 100,000 population in San Antonio, TX. The US average is 170.
San Antonio, TX Health Index
Air quality in San Antonio, TX is 5 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in San Antonio, TX is 69 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 79 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: Taxes are too HIGH, infrastructure STRAINED, p: How about the traffic? I'd say SA has Austin beat there. Also cost of housing in Austin is prohibitive for many people relative to SA. Compared nationally, Texas is... (read more)Taxes are too HIGH, infrastructure STRAINED, poor : San Antonio needs to get with it! Energy policy favors fossil fuels, property taxes are out of control considering the public schools are so poor compared to... (read more)San Antonio - A Mixed Bag: It is interesting to read many of the reviews on Sperling's to look for biases that can influence a truly objective review. For instance, anyone living in a place 25... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in San Antonio, TX, is 5.60%, with job growth of 0.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.30%.
San Antonio, TX Taxes
San Antonio, TX,sales tax rate is 7.75%. Income tax is 0.00%.
San Antonio, TX Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,148, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $42,945.
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Employment opportunities: My mother 75 and myself 55 are planning on moving to SA as soon as mom sells her house. We are both physically unable to take care of a large home but I am able to... (read more)San Antonio is a fun festive city with a great fut: San Antonio is a beautiful city, great architecture,culture, pretty terrain, strong diversified economy. San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the country,... (read more)Manufacturers: How's the job market for Senior Cost Accountants in Austin and San Antonio? Which is better? How's the job... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 35.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,148 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $42,945 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.99% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.17% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.21% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.09% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.51% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.59% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.31% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.95% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.84% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.34% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.04% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.24% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.21% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.99% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.13% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.99% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.39% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in San Antonio, TX, is $93,530. Home appreciation is -5.60% over the last year. The median age of San Antonio, TX, real estate is 28 years.
San Antonio, TX Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 38.74% of the San Antonio, TX, population. 6.41% of houses and apartments in San Antonio, TX, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
San Antonio Housing SperlingViews
Affordable Friendly City: The San Antonio housing market continues to enjoy a steady appreciaton rate while continuing to offer very affordable housing. The positive job growth should continue... (read more)Very affordable city: $200,000. can buy you a mansion. Best areas: North West or North East. Great lake medina 30 minutes drive (boating, camping, jet ski). Electric bills high, water... (read more)Property Taxes: I have lived here about 7 years. First of all, don't be fooled by the cost of cheap housing in San Antonio. If you cash out of your current market, often you can come... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
| Median Home Age | 28 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $93,530 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -5.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 54.82% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.41% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 38.74% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $20.66 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.30% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 9.36% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 18.66% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 16.79% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.32% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.13% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.72% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.58% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.51% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.71% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.59% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.12% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 12.15% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 7.01% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.55% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 20.18% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.00% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.40% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.72% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.13% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 5.86% | 13.55% |
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Crime
San Antonio, TX, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
San Antonio, TX, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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To all ignorant people posting biased comments! Es: Recent statistics show Texas has some of the best cities to live in.
And...(you know who I'm talking to) just because the people who tried stealing your car looked... (read more)re: urban crime - 4/16/2007: I have visited San Antonio many times. I lived in Dallas 15 years. I grew up in Tennessee. From my experience Texans are less racist than Tennesseans. I have seen more... (read more)re: urban crime - 4/16/2007: A Reply to Juan who sad we were racist. The problem with Mexicans is they always claim everything is racism. If they don't like what someone says, it is racism. Well,... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
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Climate
San Antonio, TX, gets 31 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 82.
On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in San Antonio, TX. The July high is around 95 degrees. The January low is 40. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 23 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Weather: Hot summers, but the rest of the year is phenominal. How many places can you play outside with the kids in January in shorts and a t-shirt? ... (read more)San Antonio Texas : San Antonio has mild winters, seldom snows, and infrequent ice storms.
Summers are very hot usually in high 90's to 100's. Thunderstorms can develope quickly. It can be... (read more)Weather: Hot, dry, sometimes... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
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Education
San Antonio, TX, schools spend $5,597 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 852 students per librarian, and 367 children per counselor in San Antonio, TX schools.
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San Antonio - A Mixed Bag: It is interesting to read many of the reviews on Sperling's to look for biases that can influence a truly objective review. For instance, anyone living in a place 25... (read more)re: San Antonio-not cheap and lots of illegals - 6: Problem is that employers will hire illegals. Simple as that. Go after the employers and the illegals will stop coming here. Also it isn't right to say it's better to... (read more)San Antonio Texas is a wonderful place to live: San Antonio is my favorit place to live and it outweighs the negative. I've lived in Texas 22 years - in San Antonio 14 yrs. The people are the friendliest ever - I've... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in San Antonio, TX, takes 26 minutes. 77% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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North Central San Antonio transportation issues: Transportation issues abound here in the north central part of San Antonio. There are no grocery stores without crossing major highways in any direction. Neighborhood... (read more)Traffic: SAn Antonio is a good place to live but the traffic is getting bad. Politics is slowing down progress on many needed road upgrades into the... (read more)Weather: Hot summers, but the rest of the year is phenominal. How many places can you play outside with the kids in January in shorts and a t-shirt? ... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means San Antonio, TX is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means San Antonio, TX is more expensive.
Overall, San Antonio, TX cost of living is 75.20.
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65.14% of the people in San Antonio, TX are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 41.22% are Catholic; 19.55% are Protestant; 0.72% are LDS; 2.60% are another Christian faith; 0.79% in San Antonio, TX are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.23% affilitates with Islam.
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San Antonio - A Mixed Bag: It is interesting to read many of the reviews on Sperling's to look for biases that can influence a truly objective review. For instance, anyone living in a place 25... (read more)re: San Antonio-not cheap and lots of illegals - 6: Problem is that employers will hire illegals. Simple as that. Go after the employers and the illegals will stop coming here. Also it isn't right to say it's better to... (read more)San Antonio Texas is a wonderful place to live: San Antonio is my favorit place to live and it outweighs the negative. I've lived in Texas 22 years - in San Antonio 14 yrs. The people are the friendliest ever - I've... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
| Percent Religious | 65.14% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 41.22% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 19.55% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.72% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 8.80% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.90% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 4.24% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.75% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.96% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.90% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.60% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.79% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.23% | 0.54% |
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44.39% of the people in San Antonio, TX are registered as Democrats. 54.85% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.77%.
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To all ignorant people posting biased comments! Es: Recent statistics show Texas has some of the best cities to live in.
And...(you know who I'm talking to) just because the people who tried stealing your car looked... (read more)re: urban crime - 4/16/2007: I have visited San Antonio many times. I lived in Dallas 15 years. I grew up in Tennessee. From my experience Texans are less racist than Tennesseans. I have seen more... (read more)re: urban crime - 4/16/2007: A Reply to Juan who sad we were racist. The problem with Mexicans is they always claim everything is racism. If they don't like what someone says, it is racism. Well,... (read more)Have an opinion about San Antonio? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for San Antonio Click Here
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