San Antonio, TX Demographics

Population and Households in San Antonio, TX

This page brings together population, housing, rent, education and jobs data for San Antonio (pop: 2,662,733).

Source for this section: population, household size, median age and single-parent households are BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

San Antonio, TX Household Size Map

This map shows household size in San Antonio by neighborhood or county. San Antonio has an average of 2.84 individuals per household. Red areas have larger household sizes, which generally means more children. Green areas have smaller household sizes, and there will typically be fewer young children.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Household Size by Area
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San Antonio, TX Resident Age Map

The median age of residents in San Antonio is 36.87. This is younger than the median age of 38.9 in the United States.

The areas in green are among the youngest areas in the city. Areas in red show San Antonio neighborhoods where the median resident is older, and areas in yellow show areas where the median age is between the late 30s and early 40s.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Household Size by Area
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San Antonio, TX Single Parent Homes Map

This map shows where single-parent households live. In San Antonio, 13.27% of households have a single parent. Neighborhoods with very few one-parent households are green, and areas with many single-parent households are red.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Single Parent Households
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Housing in San Antonio, TX

Source for this section: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

San Antonio, TX Home Owners and Renters Map

In San Antonio, 36.65% of households rent their homes. Among homeowners, 40.15% own their homes free and clear. This map shows which areas are primarily occupied by owners and renters in San Antonio. Areas in grey have 0% owner occupation, which sometimes means there are no homes in the area.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Owner vs. Renter Occupied Neighborhoods
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San Antonio, TX Home Vacancy Rates Map

The average vacancy rate in San Antonio is 8.74%. This map shows vacancy rates by block in the city. Most home buyers want to avoid vacancies. Not only are vacant properties targets for squatters, but they tend to diminish home values over time. San Antonio areas with high vacancy rates are shown in red, low vacancy rates in green, and high but manageable vacancies in yellow.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Vacant Houses and Vacancy Rates
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San Antonio, TX House Age Map

The average home in San Antonio was built in 1993. This map shows the average home age by block or county. People looking for newer or older neighborhoods can use the map to see the average age of homes in neighborhoods in San Antonio. Areas in green have homes that are, on average, 15 years old or newer. Areas in the darkest red shades have homes that are, on average, 80 years old or older.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Old and New Home Neighborhoods by Year Built
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Rent in San Antonio, TX

On average, the cost of rent in San Antonio is about $1,527 per month. This puts it in the 86th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,560. Households in San Antonio have a median income of $7,471 per month, so the average renter in San Antonio is spending roughly 20% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in San Antonio, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in San Antonio is $304,479. That is lower than nearby cities, meaning that rents in San Antonio also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.

Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of San Antonio while lower rent rates are often available in southern areas.

Source for this section: rent, home value and household income figures are BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

San Antonio, TX Rent Cost Map

San Antonio renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don’t mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

San Antonio, TX map of rent costs by neighborhood
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Education in San Antonio, TX

Source for this section: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Map of San Antonio, TX Residents with Bachelor’s Degrees

Numerous studies have found positive correlations between high earnings, low crime, and attaining a bachelor’s degree or higher. In San Antonio, 33.13% of residents age 25 or older have bachelor’s degrees or higher. Areas of San Antonio with the most college graduates are in green, followed by yellow. Areas with single-digit percentage college graduation rates (not counting professional or associates degrees) are in dark red.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of the Most Educated Neighborhoods by College Graduation Rate
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San Antonio, TX High School Graduation Rate Map

San Antonio has a high school graduation rate of 88.12%. This map shows high school graduation rates for the city. Green areas of San Antonio are in the high ninety percent range, and areas in the darkest red have high school graduation rates of 62% or lower.

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Where High School Graduates Live
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Jobs in San Antonio, TX

The employment rate in San Antonio, TX is 94.59%. On our map, you can see the unemployment rate by neighborhood. Red areas mean unemployment rates of 10-20% and higher, while the yellow range from 5-9%. Green areas of San Antonio are 0-5%. These rates are based on working-age people in San Antonio actively looking for non-military employment.

Source for this section: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Employment and Unemployment by Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

 

San Antonio, TX Map of Employment Rate by Neighborhood
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