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San Antonio
  • City in Texas
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San Antonio

#31 in Best Places to Live in San Antonio Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    San Antonio is a city in Texas with a population of 1,434,540. San Antonio is in Bexar County. Living in San Antonio offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In San Antonio there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Antonio and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in San Antonio are above average.
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    Population
    1,434,540
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $167,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,090
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      496.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      68.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      107.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      474.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,781.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      443.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in San Antonio

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,084
    National
    $69,021
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