San Antonio, TX

U.S. News Ratings
Population 1,326,076
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Comprehensive
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Low

Geography

San Antonio is in South Texas's Bexar County.

Cultural Attractions

San Antonio Museum of Art has a wide-ranging collection of works from the Americas and Asia, with a particularly strong emphasis on Latin American art.

Recreation

There are many public and private recreational opportunities in San Antonio, from golf to ice skating. One highlight is the River Walk, a pathway that runs along the San Antonio River past neighborhoods and shops.

Historical

San Antonio is the location of the Alamo, the former mission that was the site of the famous 1836 battle between Texan and Mexican fighters.

Economy

San Antonio has a diverse economy, with manufacturing, telecommunications, and insurance companies based in the region. With three bases nearby, the military is the area's largest employer.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
1,326,076
Population under 55:
79.4%
Population over 55:
20.6%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Austin

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
94°F July High, 35°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,351
Median home price:
$129,554
Average property tax:
$3,393

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.4%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
299
Middle schools:
169
High schools:
110

view High Schools ranked by U.S. News

Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
6
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
6
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
8

view Colleges ranked by U.S. News

Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
30/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
33/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
37/1

view closest hospitals

Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
2937

view closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News

Overview information and high school, college, hospital, and nursing home rankings copyright ® 2012 U.S.News & World Report.

Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

Search Best Places
U.S. News Rankings & Research

U.S. News delivers quality analysis and clear objective rankings to help you make informed financial decisions.

Advertisement
Most Viewed
  1. CDC Warns Untreatable Gonorrhea is On the Way
  2. The 50 Best Careers
  3. 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2012
  4. The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012
  5. Whispers: U.S. Government Still Pays Two Civil War Pensions
Slide Shows
10 New Retirement Hot Spots

Some surprising new cities are becoming increasingly popular places to retire.